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At-Risk

Developer:

At-Risk

Website

At- Risk is a training game designed to help faculty and staff identify and approach students that appear to be experiencing mental distress. Through simulated conversations within the game, players interact with virtual students dealing with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and symptoms of paranoia.

Choices: What Would I Do? - The Crush

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Choices: What Would I Do? - The Crush

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Choices: What Would I Do? is a collection of three free, online games that present real-life scenarios to players. In The Crush, "You finally strike up a conversation with Darren, the hot guy in your English class. He invites you to meet up with him and his friends at a dance party on Friday night." Players must make decisions that affect the outcome of the situation and will witness the positive or negative consequences of their decisions.

Management of chronic pediatric diseases with interactive health games: Theory and research findings

Author/s:

Lieberman, D. A.

Citation:

Lieberman, D. A. (2001). Management of chronic pediatric diseases with interactive health games: Theory and research findings. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 24(1), 26-38.

Squire’s Quest!

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Squire’s Quest!

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Disaster in Franklin County: A Public Health Simulation

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Disaster in Franklin County: A Public Health Simulation

Website

In Disaster in Franklin County: A Public Health Simulation, players assume the role of a public health professional during a time of a natural disaster. Players experience multiple professions in the public health industry in an attempt to gain a greater understanding of the issues involved in a natural disaster. This game was developed by the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Breakfast Detective

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Breakfast Detective

Website

Breakfast Detectives is an online educational game that teaches players about the five food groups and the benefits of eating healthy foods. To win, players must "drag and drop the right foods to match the clues!"

The Anatomy of Care

Developer:

The Anatomy of Care

Website

In The Anatomy of Care, players can experience a bit of what it is like to be hospital employee. Players assume the role of five different hospital workers and can experience the importance of good communication between medical staff and patients.

Love Bugs Battle

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Love Bugs Battle

Website

Love Bugs Battle is a free, online game designed to encourage players to always use protection when engaging in sexual activity. Players shoot condoms at bacteria and other infections to stay protected. Players can learn about different sexually transmitted diseases and how to tell them apart.