Psychiatrie [Psychiatry: novelties in 2019]

Living in an urban environment increases the risk to develop psychosis. An interdisciplinary research project has allowed a better definition of urban stress components and the adaptation strategies applied by patients to face it. On this basis, the concept of « urban remediation » has emerged as a strategy to help patients regain access to the city. Among the other new treatment approaches, we also discuss therapy through games, which, due to their flexibility and variety, can suit many different needs. These approaches allow the reinforcement of coping capacities through diverse strategies, ranging from the promotion of social interactions to cognitive restructuration or behavioral activation. In addition, the engaging nature of these games may facilitate access and adherence to treatment.