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  221.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the potential of mobile games to serve as therapeutic tools in the treatment of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It examines how game mechanics and immersive environments can be used to provide psychological relief, improve emotional regulation, and facilitate cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study discusses challenges in integrating therapeutic design with traditional game elements and offers recommendations for the development of clinically effective mobile health games.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://555473.mit-edu.top/post/7931625480">Cross-Device Synchronization in Mixed Reality Collaborative Gaming Environments</a></h2>
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