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Game will help young people navigate adversity

Game will help young people navigate adversity

Game will help young people navigate adversity

Game will help young people navigate adversity

July 28, 2025

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Summary

Ace of Hearts, a serious video game developed at Falmouth University, aims to help youth explore mental health issues stemming from childhood adversity. Part of the ATTUNE program, the game fosters open conversations around topics like bereavement and poverty. Designed with input from young people, the project seeks to make early mental health intervention more accessible. Backed by the UKRI, it’s intended as a safe, engaging medium to connect with vulnerable youth, promoting resilience and understanding. The initiative highlights gaming's potential as a therapeutic tool in public mental health strategies.

Reference

News Desk. (2025, July 28). Game will help young people navigate adversity. HT World. https://www.htworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/game-will-help-young-people-navigate-adversity-htmh25/