Developers Creating Apps To Treat Mental Health Issues

Zoe Quinn, who suffered from depression, has created a simple, free, Web game called "DepressionQuest." Players click through the deeply realistic narrative of a first-person character, making choices for the character about work, friends, and family. The game shows options for dealing with depression, such as seeking therapy or medication, or reaching out to friends. "DepressionQuest" isn't clinically tested. (Though she got advice from a therapist, she warns that suicidal people should not play.) But Quinn wanted sufferers of depression to know they're not alone – and show those who haven't experienced depression what it's like . . .