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Impact of Video Games on Mental Health

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What is the main concern of mental health experts regarding excessive gaming?

It causes physical harm to the players.

It damages players' relationships with family and friends, and affects their daily activities. (correct)

It leads to poor academic performance.

It reduces the time spent on physical activities.

What is the opinion of some experts about excessive gaming being labeled as a disorder?

They believe it should not be considered a disorder at all.

They agree that it should be called a disorder.

They think it is a symptom of other underlying mental health problems. (correct)

They argue that it is a form of entertainment and should not be regulated.

What are the feelings of kids who are addicted to video games, according to psychiatrist Clifford Sussman?

They feel relaxed and calm.

They feel happy and content.

They feel excited and energized.

They feel anxious and angry when pried from a device. (correct)

What makes video games addictive, according to the text?

They excite the brain's reward center. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the brain after prolonged gaming, according to the text?

It becomes numb to pleasure. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does psychiatrist Clifford Sussman give to players regarding their gaming habits?

Track how long they play and take hour-long breaks after every hour of play. Signup and view all the answers

What did the World Health Organization (WHO) do regarding gaming in June?

They added gaming disorder to their list of diseases and health conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why some players are glued to their screens at night?

They find the video-game world friendlier than the real one. Signup and view all the answers

How can playing video games like Minecraft encourage teamwork and critical thinking?

By providing a virtual environment where players need to work together and solve problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of excessive gaming, according to the text?

Becoming a self-destructive activity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Video Games and Mental Health

Playing video games can be a fun way to unwind or spend time with friends, but for some players, it can become an unhealthy habit.
Teachers use games like Minecraft to encourage teamwork and critical thinking in schools.

Gaming Disorder

The World Health Organization (WHO) added gaming disorder to its list of diseases and health conditions in June.
A person may have gaming disorder if gaming has damaged his or her relationships with family and friends, and affected daily activities.
Not all experts agree that excessive gaming should be called a disorder, suggesting it may be a symptom of other mental health problems.

Causes of Gaming Addiction

Playing video games excites the brain's reward center, making it addictive.
The brain becomes numb to pleasure after a while, leading to feelings of boredom without a controller in hand.
This can lead to a self-destructive activity, where players feel anxious and angry when they are unable to play.

Managing Gaming Addiction

Tracking how long you play can help prevent addiction.
Taking at least an hour-long break after every hour of play can help the brain recover.
Psychiatrist Clifford Sussman advises taking breaks to prevent addiction and maintain a healthy balance.

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Learn about the impact video games can have on mental health, including how excessive gaming can lead to addiction and interfere with daily life. Explore the WHO's recognition of gaming disorder as a health condition.