InteresTED – The Game that Can Give you 10 Extra Years of Life

When game designer, Jane McGonigal, found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience – and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Posttraumatic Growth
2. Outline four kinds of strengths that contribute to Postromantic growth
3. Identify scientifically validated activities that help build personal resilience