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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Game On: Assessing the Therapeutic Benefits of Board Games in Schizophrenia Management

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RLRubens M. LopesASA. F. SilvaARA. C. Rodrigues

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Overview

Literature review assesses board games' impact on cognitive function and executive function in schizophrenia, suggesting a new approach.

Key Points

  • Board games enhance cognitive function and social skills in patients with schizophrenia, contributing to better daily functioning.
  • Research indicates positive effects on attention, working memory, and problem-solving abilities when using board games as a therapeutic tool.
  • A literature review was conducted using PubMed, focusing on board games and their potential benefits in schizophrenia management.
  • Improving cognitive function through engaging interventions like board games highlights the need for further research in psychiatric rehabilitation.

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Lopes et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507331b076d99fa57bd8https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.2177
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