STUDY: GAMING CONSOLES IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

A natural experiment in Japan revealed that owning a PS5 or Nintendo Switch reduced psychological distress and boosted life satisfaction.

Children showed even stronger mental health benefits than adults, challenging common fears about gaming’s harmful effects.

However, researchers caution that moderation is key, as benefits decline after three hours of play per day.

The findings offer new reassurance to parents concerned about gaming habits.

Source: PsyPost