Are video games unhealthy?

But too much video game playing may cause problems. It's hard to get enough active play and exercise if you're always inside playing video games. And without enough exercise, kids can become overweight. Overdoing video games also could affect other important stuff, like friendships and how well a kid does in school.

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2024-01-15 12:40:25

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What happens to your brain when you play a lot of video games?
Excessive video game use can lead to the brain being revved up in a constant state of hyperarousal. Hyperarousal looks different for each person. It can include difficulties with paying attention, managing emotions, controlling impulses, following directions and tolerating frustration.
2024-02-14 22:55:04

Can video games cause trauma?
PTSD Symptoms
Heavy exposure to violent video games can lead people to see the world as more dangerous, to be more fearful, and initiate more self-protective behaviors such as carrying guns (Anderson and Gentile, 2014).
2024-02-07 16:09:17

Is it good to play video games when depressed?
Mental health recovery.
Video games can act as distractions from pain and psychological trauma. Video games can also help people who are dealing with mental disorders like anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2023-06-21 09:42:15

Do video games make you happy?
From sadness to happiness. Or high stress to lower stress. In fact, research has found video games to be a particularly efficient vehicle for mood management. This is because good games (well-designed games) engage players in a way that meets basic psychological needs as humans.
2023-06-18 00:51:42

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