"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that Gamification actually is all around." – Love Actually
Gamification may have been coined way back in 2002 by Nick Pelling, a game designer tasked with developing a…
"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that Gamification actually is all around." – Love Actually
Gamification may have been coined way back in 2002 by Nick Pelling, a game designer tasked with developing a…
One in four adults and one in three children report feeling lonely some or all of the time1. Loneliness, particularly when prolonged, can lead to illness, mental health problems and substance abuse2.
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (9th –…
The coronavirus pandemic has left tens of thousands of people in desperate need of better connection and support. Now two years on from drastic changes to our everyday lifestyle, wellbeing and security, there are organisations and community centres searching for…
You may have seen that Rugged exhibited for the first time at the Association of British Climbing (ABC) annual conference recently; showing how we’re gamifying climbing walls with our interactive products. The aim: to increase accessibility, competitiveness and enjoyment for…
Children’s Mental Health Week runs from 1st – 7th February, and this year, more than ever, we want to shine a spotlight on it.
In the UK, one in every six 5-16 year olds suffers with mental health issues, and…
10 years, 120 months, or 3652 days, however you see it, a lot has happened in the last decade.
Uber, Tinder and WhatsApp were introduced into our lives. Netflix shifted from a movie subscription that arrived in the post,…
Age, ability and experience often form mental barriers between people and exercise. Don’t get us wrong, this is totally natural, but they shouldn’t keep you from staying active. The benefits of physical activity are as varied as they are…
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘healthy body equals healthy mind’, but how many of us really consider the benefits of exercise for our mental health?
According to a recent survey, 31% of people exercise to improve their mental health.…
How Rugged Interactive can help keep everyone active, whatever their age
At Rugged Interactive, we believe that every person, irrespective of age and ability should have the opportunity to be active, and enjoy it.
Which is why we champion…