A video game that stimulates children's brains
Not being able to concentrate on a job or quickly getting distracted from a job is becoming a big problem now. Sometimes people consider it normal and ignore it. But this can be attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder ie ADHD.
It may be a problem to concentrate on this disease or it may be a problem to constantly make decisions without thinking about the consequences. Children are more victims of this disease. But a gaming company claims to have made a game to cure ADHD.
This company named Akili launched a game in 2020. The name of this game was EndeavorRx. The company claims that people's ability to focus and stay focused can be improved through games. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of children with ADHD.
At first this game is under 8 years old It was launched only for children. But this week, the game has been allowed to be used by children between the ages of 8 and 17. But this requires a doctor's prescription.
How does the game work?
This is a 25 minute game. It should be played 5 times every week for four weeks. That is, this game will be played 20 times in 4 weeks. The game can be used by children between the ages of 8 and 17 years with a doctor's prescription. This game is designed to exercise the mind and increase concentration. There is another version of this game. It is definitely made for adults. But the FDA has not given permission for its use. The results of this game are better than the version made for children.
Parents can also monitor. Parents can track their child's progress with the help of the EndeavorRx Insight app. A survey conducted before the FDA approved the use of the game showed that 73 percent of children who used the game had positive results. It is said that a 5-minute trial can be taken by downloading the app of this game from iOS and Android.
How much does it cost?
You must have a prescription to use it. A health care provider gives you such a prescription. After this, a code will be sent to you from a special pharmacy. With the help of this you will be able to download the game. EndeavorRx costs $99 per month. Adults will have to pay $25 per month for this game. It does not require a prescription as it is an off-label game for adults.
