How Video Games Helped (and HURT) My Mental Health

Video games have been really helpful in dealing with my anxiety and depression (but it's also made it worse). This is my story.

TW: Self-harm, depression, and anxiety.

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Research Sources:

Association Between Video Gaming and Psychological Functioning: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Adolescent Mental Health: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh...

Depression in Children and Young Adults: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-...

If You Need Help:

Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Suicide Hotlines in Your Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

Mind (UK): https://www.mind.org.uk


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