Posted on March 1, 2007,  Ron Whitaker

Video Games Used to Study Depression



Scientists are using virtual reality video games to study links between depression and brain function. Researchers are noting that there is a relation between depression and the area of the brain associated with spatial memory. Depressed people typically performed poorly at the game. So really I’m not a noob. I’m just sadâ$¦oh so veryâ$¦very sadâ$¦*sigh* =(

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  1. by: yeah right

    On October 23, 2007 at 4:34 pm

    :wink: :arrow: :evil: :razz: :eek: :roll: :grin: :cool: :sad:

    i”m just testing out the smileys right now. nothing important to post

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