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Video Games Can Be a Boon or a Bust for Your Mental Health
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Your parents may have at some point told you that video games would rot your brain. Well, according to a new survey they might actually improve your mental health, though there may be a caveat.
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Your parents may have at some point told you that video games would rot your brain.
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Well, according to a new survey, they might actually improve your mental health.
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Though there's a caveat.
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Researchers surveyed around 100,000 people in Japan,
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finding that those who play video games or owned a gaming console reported improved mental well-being.
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Previous surveys have revealed that gamers report a positive effect on their stress levels,
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as well as a boost to their creativity.
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However, the most recent investigation also uncovered a darker side to gaming as well.
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That is, too much gaming can have the reverse effect.
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That checks out with reports from the World Health Organization,
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which lists a condition called gaming disorder that's marked by a video game addiction,
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characterized by severely reduced control over gaming habits.
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This often results in reduced self-care, a negative effect on one's relationships,
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and is often a detriment to school and work.
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Experts say to get the most out of gaming and to avoid the pitfalls,
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set time limits for your sessions.
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They also recommend you monitor eating and sleeping habits when gaming,
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ensuring you're taking care of yourself.
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