Video games are commonly disregarded by many individuals with mental illnesses. 

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Many people who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses tend to visit psychiatrists or take anti-depressant pills. But, video games are also as fairly helpful, as explained by many enthusiasts. 

However, different video games have different methods of helping people cope with their mental illnesses, you just have to find the right one for you. 

How Video Games Help Cope With Mental Illness

According to Eurogamer's latest report, titles that focus on helping cope with mental illnesses are indie games. 

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Most of these indie titles are about making people feel that they have a sense of responsibility for certain things. Because of this, many video games about mental illnesses offer quests that players can complete, giving them the satisfaction that they won over their challenges. 

Some experts explained that overcoming these quests gives people the idea that there are always better things to come once they pass through their obstacles. 

However, there are some better mental health games that offer different depictions of how people can cope with mental illnesses. 

These include "Gris." For those who haven't played it yet, this title is more realistic compared to other video games. 

"Gris" mechanics involve moving sidewards, upwards, and downwards through different areas, which implies that it's okay to move from place to place if you don't feel belong. 

Its progress technique is not the simple cliche one. The game's progression can sometimes bring you down into dark and unknown areas. 

Experts explained that this technique shows that overcoming mental illness is also about getting deeper into your mental health.  

Best Mental Health Games

"Gris" is just among the most unique and helpful mental health games you can try. 

The Gamer provided other great titles that you can play so that you can improve your mental health: 

• "Lost Words: Beyond The Page" 
• "Child Of Light" 
• "Change: A Homeless Survival Experience"
• "Aether" 
• "Life Is Strange: Before The Storm" 

You can click this link to learn more details about these helpful mental health video games. 

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