Rational EmotiveBehaviour Therapy
Discover why REBT-focused games are the only therapeutic approach proven to significantly improve anxiety and depression in young people through gaming.
The Challenge: A Generation Under Siege
Modern life presents unprecedented challenges to the mental fortitude of young people. The data reveals a growing battle against anxiety and depression.
UK children aged 6-16 with probable mental health disorders
Rising from 1 in 9 since 2017
Young people scoring above anxiety thresholds during COVID-19
Pandemic acceleration of mental health crisis
Of 16-24 year-olds in UK have played video games
Gaming as universal language for engagement
What the Science Says
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 separate studies provides a treasure trove of insights into what makes a therapeutic game truly effective.
The Overall Verdict
Therapeutic gaming interventions have a "small to medium" positive effect on reducing anxiety and depression. This confirms they hold real promise for mental health support.
Gender Doesn't Matter
The effectiveness of therapeutic games was not influenced by gender. This suggests these tools can be a universal asset, helping all genders build mental resilience.
The Secret Weapon
Games built on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) "significantly predicted an improvement in depression and/or anxiety".
REBT-focused games had the largest mean effect, far outperforming those based on general Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other methods.
Why REBT Works
REBT is highly structured and directly targets the "irrational beliefs" that act as the cognitive root of anxiety and depression.
How Dragon Mind Harnesses REBT Power
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy isn't just another form of CBT - it's a precisely targeted approach that gets to the heart of emotional distress.
Identify Irrational Beliefs
Young people learn to spot the destructive thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression through engaging gameplay scenarios.
Challenge & Replace
Interactive challenges help players actively dispute harmful beliefs and develop rational, helpful alternatives.
Build Emotional Resilience
Players develop lasting skills to manage emotions and respond to life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Research Quote: The Power of Structured Intervention
"The only significant moderator was the nature of the intervention. Specifically, only interventions that included a rational emotional behavioural focus significantly predicted an improvement in depression and/or anxiety in participants."— Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 2023
Understanding REBT & Dragon Mind
Get clear answers about how REBT works and why it's so effective for young people's mental health.
REBT is uniquely structured and directly targets 'irrational beliefs' - the cognitive root of anxiety and depression. Unlike general CBT approaches, REBT has a specific framework that focuses on identifying and challenging these harmful thought patterns, making it particularly effective when integrated into gaming.
We've transformed traditional REBT techniques into immersive gaming experiences. Young people learn to identify irrational beliefs, challenge negative thoughts, and build rational thinking skills through interactive gameplay that feels natural and engaging, not like traditional therapy.
REBT is particularly effective for anxiety and depression - the most common mental health conditions in young people. Research shows REBT-focused games significantly outperform other therapeutic approaches. However, it's designed to complement, not replace, professional mental health support when needed.
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis found that games built on REBT principles were the only therapeutic approach that 'significantly predicted an improvement in depression and/or anxiety'. REBT-focused games had the largest mean effect size compared to all other therapeutic gaming approaches.
Experience the Power ofREBT-Powered Gaming
Join the thousands of young people who are building emotional resilience through Dragon Mind's evidence-based REBT gaming platform.
Evidence-based • Professionally developed • Proven effective