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# Injury Healing Apps
The 'SuperBetter' Game Strengthens Mind, Spirit and Social Skills

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-23 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbetter
References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/posts/superbetter-the-game-that-will-give-you-10-extra-years?utm_medium=homepage&utm_source=stellarcitizens&utm_campaign=learn&utm_content=cshapiro) & [superbetter](https://www.superbetter.com/)

SuperBetter is an app that is designed to [strengthen your mind and body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-the-brain) by giving you the tools necessary to make it to your personal goals. The creator of the game, Jane McGonigal, suffered through a concussion that had difficulties healing and realized the potential for this type of game that connects people through [fitness and recovery goals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame).

"SuperBetter helps you achieve your health goals — or recover from an [illness or injury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroanimation) — by increasing your personal resilience. Resilience means staying curious, optimistic and motivated even in the face of the toughest challenges," the SuperBetter description reads. Check it out in the AppStore to try the game out for yourself.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Virtual Health Games:** Creating interactive games that encourage mental and physical health goals can revolutionize the healthcare industry.
- **Social Fitness Apps:** Developing apps that connect people with similar health and recovery goals can enhance motivation and support within the fitness community.
- **Personal Resilience Tools:** Designing tools that help individuals stay optimistic and motivated during challenging circumstances can have a significant impact on personal well-being.

### Where This Applies

- **Healthcare:** Integrating interactive health games and apps into healthcare services can improve patient engagement and promote overall wellness.
- **Fitness:** Using social fitness apps can create a sense of community and accountability within the fitness industry, boosting motivation and results.
- **Wellness:** Providing personal resilience tools can enable individuals to cope better with stress and promote mental and emotional well-being.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Concussion Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-concussion-tracker.md)
- [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md)
- [Mental Health Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainbody-therapy.md)
- [Psychology-Focused Fitness Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterme-health-coaching.md)
- [Musculoskeletal-Focused Rehab Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiton-rehab.md)
- [Gamified Rehabilitation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rehabilitation-system.md)
- [Cognitive Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelliboost.md)
- [Supportive Stress Resilience Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-app.md)
- [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md)