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Too much video game playing may cause vision problems. [11] Extensive viewing of the screen can cause eye strain, as the cornea, pupil, and iris are not intended for mass viewing sessions of electronic devices. Using video games for too long may also cause headaches, dizziness, and chances of vomiting from focusing on a screen.
A survey conducted in 2019 of 214 scholars shown that 60.8% agreed that pathological video game use could be a mental health problems, whereas 30.4% were skeptical. [110] However, only 49.7% agreed with the DSM-5 definition of Internet gaming disorder, and 56.5% to the definition of the World Health Organization. [110]
Many parents already have concerns, but some may now have a new argument for limiting their children's 'screen time' - addiction to video games has been recognised by World Health Organization as ...
A run on consoles during the pandemic allowed researchers to test whether gaming causes changes in the mental well-being of players.
Some experience health consequences from loss of sleep [3] as they stay up to continue scrolling, chatting, and gaming. [4] The increase in Internet use in 16-19 year olds living in EU countries. Excessive Internet use is not recognized as a disorder by the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5 or the World Health Organization's ICD-11. [5]
Parents have a new reason to limit their children's 'screen time' - addiction to video games has been recognized by WHO as a mental health disorder.
Screen time is the amount of time spent using a device with a screen such as a smartphone, computer, television, video game console, or a tablet. [1] The concept is under significant research with related concepts in digital media use and mental health. Screen time is correlated with mental and physical harm in child development. [2]
Experts say kids playing video games isn't all bad. Gaming can help distract from anxious thoughts and give kids social connection they may be lacking, making it good for kids' mental health.