Digital games may improve mental health in refugee kids
Digital games may improve mental health in refugee kids
Digital games may improve mental health in refugee kids
Summary
A study presented at BAU International University found that digital games can significantly improve both academic skills and mental health in refugee children. The research involved 147 Syrian children aged 9 to 14 and showed that game-based interventions helped teach language and cognitive skills while reducing symptoms of PTSD, depression, and hopelessness. Games also enhanced executive functions like planning and self-regulation. Despite language barriers and limited resources, the study demonstrated that technology can be a powerful, cost-effective tool for education and emotional support. Children were highly engaged, making play-based learning both effective and enjoyable for long-term use.
Reference
Digital games may improve mental health in refugee kids. (n.d.). Suryaa. Retrieved July 10, 2025, from https://suryaa.com/10781-digital-games-may-improve-mental-health-in-refugee-kids.html