People have certainly used the escapism of video games as a form of self-medication for quite a long time now, so that makes a lot of sense that they could have a more clinical application for depression and anxiety. I hope this can become some sort of medical regimen. Imagine developing games that are not only fun, but are designed by psychologists to treat depression and anxiety.

I don’t think it will replace medication, but it could certainly be an excellent complimentary treatment.

designed by psychologists to treat depression and anxiety.

They already hired them to design the microtransactions.