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Abstract Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) offer significant mental health benefits, particularly for individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, and anxiety. This article explores how TTRPGs foster social engagement, provide safe spaces for emotional expression, and promote community building, drawing on psychological research and community-focused initiatives. By integrating elements of escapism, narrative therapy, and group interaction, TTRPG

ABSTRACT Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) offer significant psychological benefits, as explored in foundational research on role-playing experiences. This article examines the insights from Bowman's (2007) work on the psychological power of role-playing, integrating perspectives from community-building literature and therapeutic gaming applications. By fostering immersion, emotional expression, and social bonds, TTRPGs align with the needs of veterans, first responders, a

Abstract Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), such as Dungeons & Dragons, offer a unique avenue for fostering social connections and stress relief among veterans, first responders, and healthcare professionals. Drawing from established research on community building and trauma recovery, this article explores how TTRPGs can promote emotional resilience and interpersonal bonds in a supportive environment. By emphasizing collaborative storytelling and shared experiences, these

Abstract Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) have emerged as valuable tools for fostering social connections and reducing stress in communities facing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article explores methods for assessing the sustained benefits of TTRPG participation, including pre- and post-session surveys to measure anxiety levels. Drawing from longitudinal studies in therapeutic gaming programs, it highlights evidence-based insights into long-term improvements