Gamification in Psychiatry: A Systematic Evaluation of Its Clinical Utility, Methodological Rigor, and Translational Potential

Ernesta Panarello, Annarita Vignapiano, Francesco Monaco, Stefania Landi, Anna Longobardi, Benedetta di Gruttola, Valeria Di Stefano, Ilaria Pullano, Raffaele Malvone, Alessandra Marenna, Giulio Corrivetti, Luca Steardo

International Journal of Social Psychiatry

Published online on December 26, 2025

Abstract

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Background:Gamification, the strategic application of game design elements in non-game environments, has become increasingly prominent in digital mental health. It aims to enhance user engagement, motivation, and adherence through mechanisms such as ...