How can video games helps with mental health?

[scott04sa22]

I was unhappy for 2 months without any quality fun time for myself. My unhappiness was efforting my mental health severely. Anyways, I recently purchased a pc handheld called the steam deck. After installing a few games and start playing video games, my mental health and happiness were gradually rise. After being unhappy for 2 months, I did leave people hurt from my unhappy behaviors. Last time I had quality fun time was two months ago on my xbox when I checked the logs on my Xbox.

[Cynicaldreamer]

They can be a healthy distraction- as long as you don't go overboard with them and know how to balance your real life as well.

Most people on here and in real life know I'm an avid gamer. I play WoW practically every evening when I get home from work, and on the weekends. But I use it as a destressor: I also go to the gym, work in my yard, listen to music... basically I have other outlets, but gaming is my "go to" to unwind as well.

Plus they do have games specifically meant to enhance your memory or help you relax- not the type of games I'm usually drawn to, but they do exist.

[scott04sa22]

Thanks you, that's what I also need is a distribution from another bad rejection I gotten again as always

[Astarlessnightsky]

I don't know if there are any studies, but they relieve stress, you achieve something, and on top of that the video game makes this achievement really clear and flashy, they structure your gameplay session, you always have a clear and achieveable goal...

All these things are also good in real life for people struggling with mental health and their life in general.

[ChicoFromThe305]

That depends what you play lol

I find myself in a worse mood after playing warzone then before I start playing it ha

[jahaims]

They can be a stress relief and exercise the brain