Many teenagers experience mental health problems and can benefit from psychological or medical help, Mr. Hewitt said, but added, “Why point out their game playing?”
This study seems to be emphazing that gaming is the cause of depression. While I believe gaming is not the source of depression but for some people it can aid it if not done in moderation. Many people use gaming for fun and even to make money. As long as you are able to find other hobbies, I think gaming is fine.
Two years later, these heavy gamers, who played an average of 31 hours a week, compared with 19 hours a week for other students, were more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and social phobias. They were also more likely to see their grades in school drop and have worse relationships with their parents.
The result of this study makes sense because excessive gaming creates an environment where individuals are often isolated in the physical world. Spending so much time isolated in a room can lead to depression.
Children who were more impulsive and less comfortable with other children spent more time playing video games, the study found
I can see why this children who play video games are more impulsive because video games can cause hyperarousal. It can include difficulties with paying attention, managing emotions, controlling impulses, following directions and tolerating frustration.