The most-stressed generations are playing video games to relieve anxiety.

The most-stressed generations are playing video games to relieve anxiety. While games have a bad rap for violent content, therapeutic experiences are being overlooked. In Abzû, players explore the depths of the ocean, and the game’s creator says, “People have written to us that Abzû has helped them through periods of depression and anxiety,” and that “it's an experience that helps and moves people.” It’s not the only one: titles like Flower, Journey, and Rime have earned praise for immersing players in tranquil settings. (THR)