Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain

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July 30, 2025, 3:20 PM

• •Tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons, are explored for their mental health benefits, including building confidence and processing trauma.
• •Researchers and therapists are investigating how collaborative storytelling in games can be used therapeutically.
• •Rachel Feltman and Kelso Harper are the authors.

Researchers and therapists are examining the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games, specifically Dungeons & Dragons. These games are proving to be valuable tools, helping individuals build confidence and navigate trauma. Rachel Feltman interviewed researchers and Brennan Lee Mulligan to understand how collaborative storytelling fosters well-being. The article highlights the potential of these games as a therapeutic approach.

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