EEG based stress analysis using rhythm specific spectral feature for video game play

•Stress is identified for different types of video game play for expert or non-expert players.•The activated brain region is identified due to high level of stress.•Music therapy is adopted to mitigate stress and enhance relaxation.•Frequency domain EEG features are the parameters of detecting stress and relax state of brain.•Stress-relaxation modeling is performed with regression analysis and adjusted R2 validate the performance of the model.