Good_Game_Therapy_Games_Bible_144.xlsx

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1	GOOD GAME THERAPY Therapeutic PC, Xbox & PlayStation Games Bible
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4	Scope and use
5	Edition	First Edition — research snapshot August 4, 2026
6	Core library	144 games across 12 therapeutic domains; PC, Xbox, PlayStation and relevant PC VR/PSVR titles.
7	What “therapeutic” means here	A game may support a therapeutic mechanism such as stress reduction, behavioral activation, emotional literacy, social connection, cognitive practice, movement, mastery or meaning-making. It is not automatically a medical treatment.
8	Price method	Typical regular U.S. digital list price, rounded from common platform pricing. Sales, subscriptions, regional pricing, bundles and delistings change frequently.
9	Critic score method	Representative rounded critic consensus on a 0–100 scale. Platform-specific Metascores differ; use the embedded lookup links before publication or purchase.
10	Ratings	ESRB labels are included when known. “NR” means no reliable current ESRB entry was assigned in this edition—not that the content is risk-free.
11	Clinical boundary	This guide does not diagnose, prescribe or replace a licensed clinician. High-caution narratives require screening, consent, stop rules and debriefing.
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13	Recommended workflow
14	1	Choose a therapeutic target—not simply a favorite genre.
15	2	Filter the Master Bible by domain, stimulation, challenge, platform, rating, co-op and trigger profile.
16	3	Check the official store, ESRB and critic links immediately before buying or recommending.
17	4	Agree on session length, stop rules and a post-play check-in.
18	5	Track whether play improved mood, function, connection or regulation—and stop if it worsened them.
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20	High-priority safety screen
21	Acute risk	Do not use a game as crisis care. For imminent self-harm, suicide, psychosis, violence or medical emergency, use local emergency and professional services.
22	Photosensitivity	Flashing effects, rapid contrast and rhythm games can be unsafe for some players. Review warnings and reduce visual effects.
23	Motion sickness / falls	VR, first-person movement and active games require a clear space, gradual exposure and seated/comfort modes when appropriate.
24	Problematic play	Warning signs include impaired control, gaming displacing sleep/work/relationships, and continued play despite harm.
25	Online risk	Use private lobbies, moderated communities, blocked voice chat and spending controls when needed.
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