Journal of Innovative and Creativity
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Gamification in Psychological Therapy: A Literature Review of Creative Engagement Techniques in Mental Health Interventions

Habib Priyono (Universitas An Nasher Cirebon)
Annas Alkhowarizmi (Universitas An Nasher Cirebon)
Rudi Setiawan (Universitas An Nasher Cirebon)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2025

Abstract

This literature review explores the application of gamification as an innovative strategy to enhance engagement in psychological therapy. The study systematically examined 32 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2024, focusing on interventions that utilized game-based elements such as points, levels, narratives, and avatars to improve mental health outcomes. The review identifies that gamified interventions are particularly effective among adolescents and young adults, demonstrating increased motivation, treatment adherence, and emotional resilience. However, the findings also reveal critical challenges, including ethical concerns, inconsistent long-term outcomes, and limited applicability in culturally diverse populations. By synthesizing theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, this paper highlights the potential of gamification to transform therapeutic approaches while emphasizing the need for rigorous design, ethical oversight, and continued research. The study contributes to the growing discourse on integrating digital innovation with psychological practice to expand access and improve mental health care delivery.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joecy

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Innovative and Creatifity (JOECY) publishes research articles in the field of education which report empirical research on topics that are significant across educational contexts, in terms of design and findings. The topic could be in curriculum, teaching learning, evaluation, quality ...