Batten Foundation & Centerstone Research Institute Launch iThrive, Announce Competition For Game & App Developers

The D.N. Batten Foundation in partnership with Centerstone Research Institute (CRI) launched iThrive, an initiative to facilitate the development of digital games and applications that promote emotional well-being among adolescents. iThrive will foster a cooperative ecosystem bringing together game developers, mental health experts, investors and donors, researchers, and youth.

“Significant gains for teens in character, resilience, and well-being can be encouraged by games and apps that help adolescents focus on what is positive in life and how to learn emotional skills,” said Dorothy N. Batten. “We believe digital games can be both fun and effective in increasing . . .