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A Pilot Study Evaluating “Dojo,” a Videogame Intervention for Youths with Externalizing and Anxiety Problems

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Externalizing problems, which are the main reason for youth referrals to mental health agencies, are highly persistent and predict a range of negative outcomes. Youths with externalizing problems are also frequently comorbid with anxiety. Among the most widely recognized evidence-based treatments is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Although CBT principles seem to be sound, effect sizes remain moderate, suggesting improvements …

Authors

Schuurmans AAT; Nijhof KS; Vermaes IPR; Engels RCME; Granic I

Journal

Games for Health Journal, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 401–408

Publisher

Mary Ann Liebert

Publication Date

10 2015

DOI

10.1089/g4h.2014.0138

ISSN

2161-783X