LEARNING ABOUT MENTAL ANXIETY
Did you know more than half of all adults feel stress or anxiety daily? This maze game will have you learning the facts about this prevalent issue.
Student: Ronan T.
School: South Forsyth HS
Platform: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
DIRECT THE MINUTE
There are only so many hours in a day. Complete your tasks before time runs out!
Student: Christopher R.
School: Barber MS
Platform: Scratch
IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY
In this feel-good good, you’ll receive encouragement to keep performing best pandemic practices and getting through your day.
Students: Chloe R., / Dillon R.
School: Cass HS
Platform: Scratch
RECONSTRUCTION
Fight the monsters and reclaim the pieces of yourself that have been lost to time.
Student: Maki B.
School: Cass HS
Platform: Scratch
SEROTONIN
In this clicking game you’ll make choices throughout the day with the goal of raising your serotonin levels. FaceTime your friend? Order food? Sleep in? It’s up to you!
Student: Shreya S.
School: Forsyth Virtual Academy
Platform: Scratch
STAYING SAFE
Get informed about the facts of COVID-19 and learn how you can stay safe!
Student: Natalia O.
School: Barber MS
Platform: Scratch
STOP RIGHT THERE!
There’s a thief in our midst! Go undercover to stop a criminal organization from stealing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Student: Nadia G.
School: Barber MS
Platform: Scratch
ESCAPISM
Many use escapism as a coping mechanism, but what happens when a little escape can go too far?
Student: Kiara W.
School: Utica Center for Science and Industry
Platform: Unity
MENTAL HEALTH (FROM A KIDS PERSPECTIVE)
Inspired by a personal story and real life experiences, this game aims to help bring awareness to anxiety in youth.
Student: Naomi H.
School: Brenda Scott Academy
Platform: Scratch
ONLINE SCHOOL SIMULATOR
Balance virtual learning with stress relieving minigames. Remember to keep your grades up.
Students: Matthew J., / Zachary S., / Maia S., / Stephen C.
School: Utica Center for Science and Industry
Platform: Code.org
PIERRE’S PANDEMIC PERSEVERANCE
It’s hard to keep your life balanced. In this life sim, play as an average kid trying to maintain their mental wellbeing and persevere in the face of the pandemic!
Student: Eric M.
School: Livonia Career Technical Center
Platform: Scratch
SEIZE THE DAY, SLAY THE DRAGON
The kingdom’s been having a bit of a dragon problem. Breathe, drink water, and prepare yourself for battle in this game of guided self-care tasks.
Student: Sarah A.
School: Livonia Career Technical Center
Platform: Wick Editor
SOLITUDE
Navigate your way through various maze like platformer levels and follow Mimi as she learns to better cope with isolation.
Student: Jazmin R.
School: Livonia Career Technical Center
Platform: Construct 3
BLACK GALAXY 2
Aliens have invaded the galaxy. Defeat their fleet before they take over!
Student: Jude D.
School: Florence Nightingale MS
Platform: JavaScript
D-COMPRESS
Can you get your stress level from 100 to 1? D-compress is a game made to help you take a moment away from all your anxiety and refocus.
Student: Maxine H.
School: Girls Academic Leadership Academy
Platform: Scratch
EQUINOX
Participate in activities that are fulfilling or fun to improve your overall happiness.
Students: Andrew M., / Dhruv K., / Srishta H., / Samuel B.
School: Taft Charter HS
Platform: Construct 3
MONKEY BANANA QUEST
Avoid obstacles in many different locations to collect moving bananas.
Student: Vincent B.
School: Chatsworth Charter HS
Platform: Scratch
MY QUARANTINE PAL
TYour job a pup companion is to calm your owner who is having a tough time staying strong during the pandemic.
Students: Siga S., / Ava V., / Sigrid E.
School: Girls Academic Leadership Academy
Platform: Scratch
RESILIENCE DURING COVID-19
This clicking game puts you in a place we’ve all been spending a lot of time in – your house. Click on objects to get the facts on self-care during quarantine.
Student: John N.
School: Fleming MS
Platform: Scratch
RESILIENT
Set in a lucid dream of a student who needs help, Resilient is a game for teenagers to understand the importance of connecting with friends and family and overcoming anxiety.
Student: Akash S.
School: Chino Hills HS
Platform: Unity
WORK TO PROTECT THE EARTH
Save the Earth by catching trees and avoiding harmful cars and cigarette butts.
Student: Tyler C.
School: Florence Nightingale MS
Platform: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
COVID SPRING BREAK
In this text-based game, it’s spring break during quarantine and you need to find ways to occupy your time. Make sure you do it safely.
Students: Hannah N., / Suraiya S., / Camille P.
School: The Bronx HS of Science
Platform: Repl.it
DYSLEXIA UNSCRAMBLER
JJ has dyslexia, but that’s not stopping him. Unscramble the words to the story so he can read it.
Students: Ricardo E., / Zhen S., / Adrian P.
School: The Bronx HS of Science
Platform: Scratch
GETTING THROUGH DEPRESSION
Nicholas is a 19-year-old whose recent traumas have resulted in depression. Help Nicholas make various choices throughout the week to lead him to a better state of mind.
Students: Farhan J., / Erik H., / Shaun T.
School: George J. Ryan MS 216
Platform: Scratch
MENTAL HEALTH BATTLE – G4C
Your therapist has some ideas for how to help you out of depression. Complete the tasks in under 1 minute to better take care of yourself.
Students: Robyn S., / Projukta R., / Tafsin T.
School: George J. Ryan MS 216
Platform: Scratch
SOMNOLENT HOUR
In this platformer game, you are a colorless spirit in the search of a missing part of you as you walk through the house.
Students: Richard N., / Debi S., / Mg. I., / Mady M
School: School of Interactive Arts
Platform: Unity
THE BEGINNING
When the pandemic struck, Leia became stressed and scared. Thankfully, you’re hear to help her out of her funk.
Students: Mashal A., / Sophie T.
School: PS 102Q
Platform: Scratch
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS
Your animal companion motivates you to do some de-stressnig activities in this suite of relaxing minigames.
Students: Priscilla X., / Chloe C., / Justin T.
School: The Bronx HS of Science
Platform: Scratch
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
Lately, people have been finding stress relief and connection through writing letters. Play as a mail person and deliver the letters before your stress overwhelms you!
Student: Stephanie W.
School: The 30th Avenue School (Q300)
Platform: Unity
CHEMO QUEST (DEMO)
As a cell in the human body your job is to defeat leukemia through fast and furious gameplay.
Students: Ethan M., / Caden S., / Sam F.
School: Lamar MS
Platform: Unity
GRACE’S GYMNASTICS ADVENTURE
This is the story of Grace, a teenager with prosthetic legs. Help Grace train and secure her well-deserved place on her school’s gymnastics team.
Student: Emma C.
School: Highland MS
Platform: Scratch
GROWTH
A single-player pattern puzzle game that helps you relax and re-energize through finding ingredients in nature and using them to grow healing plants.
Student: Neha V.
School: Dougherty Valley HS
Platform: Unity
HAPPY FAMILY
Play this family wellness game with your loved ones to strengthen your bond and learn healthy habits.
Student: Prince N.
School: Lawler MS
Platform: Scratch
HAPPY LAND 🙂
Happy Land is your new go-to tool for maintaining a schedule and staying motivated throughout your day. Your encouraging animal pals will support you every step of the way.
Student: Cate E.
School: Central MS
Platform: Scratch
JEREMY AND PENELOPE
An interactive visual novel where you’ll climb into your friend’s head and confront the personifications of both his anxiety and positivity.
Student: Lorelei B.
School: Austin HS
Platform: Ren’py
PLAY WHEN SAD
In this multiplayer adventure game, you’ll hack and slash your way through a sci-fi world, designed to let a friend know when you’re in need of social connection.
Student: Bruno NR.
School: Quad Preparatory School
Platform: Unity
RESILIENCE THROUGH SELF-CARE
Featuring diverse characters and all original art, this game will support your journey of self-love and self-care.
Student: Jia M.
School: Saint Ann’s School
Platform: Scratch
THE SUN, THE SKY, AND I
Inspired by a personal discovery of nature and its calming elements, this game has you guide two orbs through a landscape bathed in light.
Student: Giancarlo M.
School: Seven Lakes HS
Platform: Unity
YOUR BOX
A 2D platformer about the 5 Stages of Grief. Navigate the world inside your head and achieve closure from a personal loss.
Student: Zuriel J.
School: West Campus HS
Platform: Unity
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