SITREP (Situation Report):
The troops serving overseas are never far from our hearts and minds. Many of our service men and women are gamers and they rely on gameplay as a way to decompress and lift their spirits.
The Facts:
Interactive gaming is beneficial to mental and physical health.
Thirty minutes of game play can reduce stress levels significantly by giving the hands and mind something active in which to partake.
Benefits of interactive gaming include:
- Stress reduction
- Lowering blood pressure
- Starving off anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness
- Helping to keep the brain stimulated, sharp and healthy