Global Certificate in Transformative Mental Health Game Development

• Game Design Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of game design, including game mechanics, storytelling, and user interfaces.
• Mental Health Basics: Learning about mental health, common mental health disorders, and evidence-based treatments.
• Game Development Tools: Exploring popular game development tools, such as Unity and Unreal Engine, and learning how to use them for transformative mental health game development.
• Player Experience Design: Focusing on creating engaging and meaningful player experiences that promote mental health and well-being.
• Behavior Change Theories: Understanding the theories of behavior change and how to apply them in game design to promote mental health.
• Accessibility and Inclusivity: Learning how to create games that are accessible and inclusive for all players, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
• Evaluation and Testing: Understanding the importance of evaluation and testing in game development, including usability testing, focus groups, and data analysis.
• Ethical Considerations: Exploring the ethical considerations of using games for mental health, including issues of privacy, consent, and cultural sensitivity.
• Monetization and Business Models: Learning about different monetization and business models for transformative mental health games, including subscription-based models, in-app purchases, and sponsorships.