Computer and Video Games in Mental Health

Due to the breakthrough of new technological devices in last decade, electronic media has now become an integral part our lives. Among its various forms, playing video games is one screen-based recreational activity enjoyed across age groups and genders. Although undoubtedly entertaining, there a considerable debate over relative impact gaming on individual. Traditionally, research focused negative effects games, but recent studies show that they can be effective tool reduce stress caused by daily hassles, help connect with likeminded people, enhance wide range cognitive skills. There also small pool use commercial therapeutic capacity build rapport provide social skill training. This manuscript reviewing pertinent two decades from online sources scientific information abovementioned aspects their implications mental health, suggesting future directions.