ManaWell curates games that genuinely support mental well-being, publishes peer-reviewed research in plain language, and builds the tools clinicians and players need to make informed choices.
17 curated games across 5 mental health categories. Every recommendation is backed by peer-reviewed research — stress relief, anxiety support, social connection, emotional processing, cognitive therapy.
A 7-question research-backed quiz that maps your mental health needs to specific game recommendations. Takes 3 minutes. Results are tailored and evidence-grounded.
12 peer-reviewed studies translated into plain language. Covering anxiety reduction, stress relief, social cognition, and more — the science behind why games work.
From narratives that build empathy to puzzles that sharpen focus, the evidence keeps growing.
New studies on gaming and mental health, curated and explained. No noise. No fluff.
For decades, gaming was blamed for everything from violence to isolation. The science tells a different story. Video games reduce stress, build resilience, ease loneliness, and give people tools to process the hardest parts of being human.
ManaWell exists to make sure the world hears it.