Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing

Katarina Fritzon; Oliver Baumann; Peta Berenice Stapleton

Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing

Katarina Fritzon, Oliver Baumann, Peta Berenice Stapleton

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Abstract

A study of almost 100,000 people in Japan aged 10 to 69 found playing video games – or even owning a console – can be good for mental health. But playing too much each day can harm wellbeing.

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 20 Aug 2024

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