Playing video games may help support your mental and emotional health. Read more about one Healthline writer's experience in the world of video games.

T he Entertainment Software Association (ESA) says video games may be helping the well-being and mental health of U.S. veterans. According to a new survey from the ESA, 77% percent of veterans say ...

For decades, people have been worried about the impact of gaming. From early fears about video games encouraging antisocial ...

Improved mental health for players isn't the only way games are creating positive change. Players have also come together to help Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 raise $2.5 million for the Prevent ...

The new paper in Technology, Mind, and Behavior provides the most comprehensive review yet of the links between gaming and mental health, its authors say.

"If a child has a video game problem, they are often playing it for several hours a day as opposed to a gamified digital mental health intervention that might be 20 to 45 minutes, three times a week," ...

Video games can provide fitness and mental health benefits. Gamified fitness can make working out more engaging and fun. Fitness-based video games are available on various platforms, including VR ...

Experts say that board games can make you smarter, nicer, and better at talking to people. What’s not to like?

Mental health is a highly important topic in relation to video games, and it has been discussed a lot over the last few years. Here’s all you need to know about what makes games appealing and ...

Understanding the pros and cons of video gameplay on children’s mental health can help parents make informed decisions about screen time and gaming habits. Pros 1.

Scientists conclude that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful -- if modest -- tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety ...