Ace of Hearts is part of a project called ATTUNE, external which is using varied arts-based methods, including gaming, to explore young people’s experiences and understandings of mental health and the impact of negative experiences.
Ainaya, 14, who attended a youth mental health event at Falmouth University, said: “I play Roblox and Minecraft with my friends and I play Fortnite with my dad.
“Some people have a negative view of gaming but that’s old fashioned – older people haven’t grown up with the games that we have – gaming is a really fun way of unwinding.
“I definitely think gaming can be used to help, especially when you meet new people. It can be easier to talk to them rather than professionals who you have to wait a long time for.”