Alicia Shields

Hi. I am Alicia. I am a Registered Nurse and Humanitarian. My experience is in leadership, trauma, and prehospital. I have traveled the world doing humanitarian work. In my spare time, I like playing video games, especially with my kids. I started playing video games as a child and find it to be a great way to unwind. Two of my favorites are Borderlands and Bulletstorm. Слава Україні!

3 Posts

How Veterans with PTSD can Benefit from Gaming

May

By Alicia Shields

Articles, Latest News

How Veterans with PTSD can Benefit from Gaming

Every American knows that Veterans die by suicide at a staggering rate. We also know that veterans, as well as others, suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But did you know that gaming can help with PTSD and other mental health challenges? Before we start, it is important to remember…

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Oct

By Alicia Shields

Articles, Good in Gaming

Understanding Gaming Disorder

Video games are fun. They are a great release and way to pass time. While most gamers spend a couple of hours a day playing video games, some spend significantly more. Most of us have a healthy relationship with video games. We play for a little bit to de-stress or…

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Sep

By Alicia Shields

Articles, Good in Gaming

Gaming and Medicine

Many people associate video games with entertainment. As with any form of entertainment, video games also draw critics. What these critics, who regard video games as a waste of time, often do not see or understand are the benefits that gaming can provide. This article is going to address the…

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