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13 Ways Video Games May Affect Mental Health | Dr. Nick Ballou

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In Part 2 of our special series with Dr. Nick Ballou, postdoctoral researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute, we dive into what research actually says about the effects of video games on mental health. Drawing from his newly published review paper, Dr. Ballou walks us through 13 potential ways gaming can influence well-being—from emotional regulation and social connection to displacement.

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