Do You Think Gaming Addiction Can Affect Mental Health?

[VirtuaViking]

Gaming addiction can actually have severe consequences on mental health and this includes increased stress and anxiety, depression and mood swings. It's good to detect the addiction earlier to prevent mental health issues.

 

[lens]

Social isolation and loneliness can definitely lead to decreased self-esteem which will have a significant impact on mental health. These can be a result of gaming addiction.

 

[GameOn]

Gaming addiction may not only affect your mental health but it can also affect your overall well-being as well. So, It's very crucial to recognize the signs before it's too late.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Yes, it can make you withdraw and not be yourself.

 

[froggyboy604]

Yes, I think gaming addiction can affect someone's mental health by making gaming addicts no longer regularly interact with other people like their friends and family which can make them feel lonely.

 

[Dead2009]

Unless you're sitting on the game for 10+ hours a day, then no it wouldnt necessarily mess with your mental health.