Super Mario Odyssey Found to Alleviate Depression Symptoms in New Study

Despite promising results, researchers caution further research is needed due to the study's small sample size and potential biases.

Super Mario Odyssey, a popular Nintendo game, has been found to alleviate symptoms of depression, according to a recent study.
The study involved 46 participants with depression, who were divided into three groups: one played Super Mario Odyssey, another used a cognitive training program called CogPack, and the third received standard treatment for depression.
After six weeks, the group that played Super Mario Odyssey showed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms and higher motivation for treatment.
Despite the promising results, researchers caution that the study's small sample size and potential biases mean further research is needed.
The study suggests that video game training could be a cost-effective and feasible addition to traditional depression treatments.