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What Gamers Need to Know About Gaming and Mental Health
A plain-language overview of how video play and mood can relate, what research can and cannot say, and when it makes sense to talk with a professional.
Gaming wellbeing
Play well, live well.
Plain-language guides to gaming and wellbeing covering mood, sleep, focus, relationships and healthy habits for players and families.
154 in-depth guides 18 topics Oct 2026 latest guide
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How Gaming Can Affect Your Self-Concept
A plain-language look at how play can shape the way you see your abilities, traits and worth, in helpful and unhelpful ways, and how to keep a balanced view.
The Link Between Gaming and Emotional Intelligence
What emotional intelligence is, how video games might support or undermine it, and why the honest answer depends on the person, the game and the habits around it.
The Effects of Gaming on Cognitive Function: A Scientific Study
A plain-language overview of what research suggests about video play, attention, memory and reaction speed, and why the findings are mixed and vary by person.
How Gaming Can Affect Your Relationships with Family and Friends
How play time can strengthen or strain bonds with the people around you, and practical ways to keep family and friends close while you enjoy your hobby.
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Mind and Mood
Mental health, self-image and emotional skills around play.
Brain and Body
Attention, sleep and physical health.
People and Community
Relationships, communities and culture.
Habits and Balance
Limits, breaks and spotting problem play.
Families and Households
Guidance for parents, partners and people who share a home.
Learning and Growth
Skills, study and career alongside play.