The inspiration to write this article came from my recent experience of working a shift in a child and adolescent psychiatric unit for children under 10 years old. I observed firsthand how a child’s ...

Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way to contradicting the narrative that gaming is bad for young minds. While ...

Video games are a popular pastime for children, providing entertainment and social engagement. However, they have sparked ongoing debates among parents, educators, and health professionals regarding ...

In a review of previous studies, a Johns Hopkins Children's Center team concludes that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful—if modest—tools in improving the mental ...

Video games might be a staple of most young men's lives, but they are also divisive. But are they all bad? Here, experts ...

Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) watches videos with David Walsh (left), president of the National Institute on Media and Family, at a news conference in the Senate Office Building on the effects of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are plenty of negative stereotypes about games and gamers. And ...

The research team's analysis found that video games designed for patients with ADHD and depression provided a modest reduction (both with an effect size of .28) in symptoms related to ADHD and ...

Video games are a popular pastime for children, providing entertainment and social engagement. However, they have sparked ongoing debates among parents, educators, and health professionals regarding ...