Video Games as Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions

Are video games a viable form of therapy?

Can I use video games to cope with my existential dread?

Is it normal to spend 12 hours a day playing video games and calling it "self-care?"

Do video games really help me improve my hand-eye coordination or is that just a myth?

Can I use video games to work through my childhood trauma, or is that just a bad idea?

Is it true that video games can help me develop better relationships with others, or is that just a pipe dream?

Are video games a substitute for human connection, or is that just a cop-out?

Can I use video games to learn new skills, or is that just a waste of time?

Do video games really help me manage my anxiety, or is that just a placebo effect?

Can I use video games to overcome my addiction to video games, or is that just a paradox?

Is it true that video games can help me develop my critical thinking, or is that just a fantasy?

Do video games really help me improve my self-esteem, or is that just a myth?

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