Can a video game save a life? | Johnny Chiodini | TEDxOldham

Johnny Chiodini explores the impact video games can have on mental health and wellbeing

Johnny Chiodini is a video games journalist and Senior Video Producer for Eurogamer.net.

He has been working in the games industry for the past seven years, during which time his work has earned several award nominations.

More recently, he has turned his attention to covering mental health issues with specific reference to video games and their consumers. It is his hope to challenge some of the stigma surrounding mental health and help facilitate more open discussion.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx