Players’ moods and every day outlook is positively supported, according to a new study by University College Cork
Mental health can be boosted thanks to playing the roleplay board game Dungeons and Dragons, it is claimed.
READ MORE: Taoiseach blasts Coolock violence: 'When you petrol bomb, you're not a protester - it was sheer thuggery' “After the game experienced a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study investigated the impact of playing D&D on the mental health of frequent players. PhD study Orla Walsh added: “Players reported feeling a strong sense of control in-game during times when they felt they did not have control outside of the game. “Whilst many hobbies may allow for creative expression, D&D uniquely allows players to collaboratively build and inhabit worlds of their creation.
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