Xpan to develop serious games for teens
March 6, 2008
The Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine (CINIM) and The SickKids Foundation have hired Xpan to develop a serious game for teens aged 15-18, that have been diagnosed with depression. The online immersive experience will teach benefits of spirituality, propelling growth in the areas of connectedness, meaning, purpose, and ethical responsibility. The program is built around stories and focuses on the idea of spiritual wellness..
About SickKids
SickKids Foundation is the largest non-governmental granting agency in child health in Canada. There is no one else in Canada as dedicated to eliminating the gap between what is happening in child health research, education and training, and what should be happening.
About CINIM
The Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine (CINIM) is a registered charitable organization that conducts research to evaluate natural and integrative therapies for the advancement of medical knowledge.