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Can Video Games Promote Mental Health?
Season 1 · Episode 52

Can Video Games Promote Mental Health?

How video games impact learning, social interaction, memory, and our neurobiology

The People's Scientist · Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri

March 15, 202026m 6s

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Show Notes

On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I wanted to do a positive and light hearted episode during this time when we may be feeling stressed, anxious, and isolated during the COVID19 outbreak. So I provide some ideas on things we can do while stuck at home such as achieving our forgotten goals and also video games. The impact of video games on mental health has been controversial. But overall, the clinical trials on video games illustrate a benefit with moderate use. Some benefits include: enhanced social interaction, improved learning, rehabilitation, enhanced brain reward recruitment, neuroplasticity, and more. Tune in for all the details.


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