German researchers have discovered evidence that suggests Mario’s magical world in the game “Super Mario Odyssey” may serve as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD). The study, published in Frontiers of Psychology, focused on the cognitive symptoms of major depressive disorder, including cognitive impairments such as mood, affect, and memory problems.
The study was also not blinded; this meant that participants knew the group to which they were assigned and were likely to be able to infer the purpose of the study; This could have skewed the results. While we wait to learn more, we remind you that Nintendo recently released another game in the Mario universe: Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
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