Gaming and Depression?

[Naiwen]

I firmly believe that gaming or any other hobby and/interest can heal you from depression. When feeling depressed, I game to come with it. And you personally? What do you think of it in your book?

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Just as long as the person doesn't play a game like NieR:Automata

 

[Annies]

The Witcher 3 was the best escape for me. I spent hundreds of hours slowly exploring the world and all of the side quests, as slow as I could, honestly. It saved me so many times.

 

[froggyboy604]

I think games can make people feel happier when they are feeling sad because games can be a fun escape from sad thoughts and situations like getting unfairly treated by other people.

 

[Dan The Man]

It just depends on your own personal hobby. There is gaming, sports (any form of exercise), travel, hanging out with friends and family, reading, listening to music, etc.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Unless it's Omori or a game intentionally for the opposite side effect, most games help with depression.