Mental Health First-Aid: How Simple Indian Games Help Kids & Families Feel Better
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Today, mental health has become a serious topic everywhere.
Kids feel stressed. Parents feel tired. Elders feel lonely.
Everyone is looking for a simple way to feel calm again.
In India, we have always had a natural first-aid method for the mind:
divert the mind into a different world through play.
And traditional board games do this beautifully.
One of the best examples is Chausar — one of India’s oldest strategy games, played even in the Mahabharata.
How Indian Board Games Helps with Mental Health
Chausar is not just a game. It is a mental break, a calming activity, and a thinking exercise all at once.
1. It pulls the mind away from stress
When you start playing, your focus shifts to the board, the moves, and the strategy.
Worry reduces. The brain gets a small “reset.”
2. It teaches calm decision-making
Chausar needs planning and patience.
This helps both kids and adults manage emotions and think before reacting.
3. It gives a sense of control
You decide your moves, take small risks, and learn from the results.
This builds confidence and reduces anxiety.
4. It creates real bonding
Playing together makes people talk, laugh, and feel supported — the strongest medicine for mental health.
A Simple First-Aid Kit for the Mind
Just 15–20 minutes of Chausar or any game from Roll the Dice's collection a day can help:
- reduce stress
- improve mood
- build focus
- strengthen family connection
Traditional games are not old-fashioned.
They are India’s gentle mental-health first-aid kit, right inside every home.
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