Bogotá's first mental health survey, conducted in 2023, reported that 50.49% of residents over 60 experienced moderate or high levels of loneliness. ^[1] On 2026-09-02 through 2026-09-04, Bogotá, Colombia, closed its annual Wellness Week with a three-day video game program at the Centro de Felicidad Chapinero to address loneliness among older residents. ^[2] A large-scale study of 471,000 participants found that regular computer gaming was associated with a lower risk of dementia. ^[3] Santiago Trujillo, Bogotá's Secretary of Culture, said in September 2026 that the city wants to 'rebuild moods and humanities' and place mental health at the forefront of public conversation. ^[4] Clinical psychologist Ana Rodríguez stated that strategy games like Minecraft foster teamwork and communication, which are essential capabilities in an interconnected world. ^[5] The Bogotá Wellness Week initiative is currently in its final phase, organized by the Bogotá Culture Secretariat to connect culture with health. ^[6] The initiative suggests that the video game industry is related to the improvement of cognitive health, especially in older adults. ^[7] Begamers, a Colombian game producer, is leading the initiative to promote the link between video games and well-being. ^[8]