A Southampton man has launched a video game to help people suffering with their mental health.

Aron Adams, 37, provides fitness and well-being services in Portswood, with a big passion for providing services for mental health, such as mindfulness sessions.

He has now channelled his passion to create a fully playable online game called ‘Mentfittz’ – which is based on dealing with mental health – that launched on Monday, April 1 – turning "negative thoughts into positive action".

Aron told the Echo: “The idea of a game was motivated by seeing the increase in numbers of people across all walks of life struggling with their mental health and not necessarily having the support available.

“There are some trials currently going on in different parts of the country to see the benefits of using games as a type of therapy with my belief that due to demand, it will be the norm to be prescribed a wellbeing video game to assist with mild mental health issues in the near future.”

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The aim of the game – which is accessible via a web link – is to create a feeling of peer-to-peer support, that Aron hopes can be played in universities and office environments as a desk circuit breaker – allowing players to understand, relate to, and manage their own well-being while enjoying the gaming experience.

“I have a vision of how I would like to see the game being used, firstly by residents of Hampshire then beyond,” said Aron.

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“There’s no reason why in the future there can’t be well-being gaming zones in the likes of Southampton, where people can unwind.”

The game cost £130 to create over a three-week period and is currently free for people to play it on their desktops and mobile phones as and when they wish.

Aron added: “This game is really relevant to life, and I want it to motivate people that might be in need of a boost.

“It shows you why you should get up and enjoy life.”