Can Video Games Cause Mental Problems?

It Has Been Proven that Certain Video Games Can Cause Mental Problems in Younger People

By Jason Freeden, published Feb 12, 2007
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Doctors can see why certain teens get into massive amounts of trouble and the reason isn't always their lifestyle or the television, but another problem that relates to both in a way. Video games can cause mental issues in teens as they grow up and the problem is growing rapidly, not only do we see teens committing crimes that not only hurt others but also hurt themselves, but we see a growing population of juvee patients and that's not a good sign at all. The main question here is, why do video games cause abusiveness and problems amongst other teens that play them? Well the answer is simple, teens get so into the game that they lose interest in other things while they are concentrating on the violent tactics that the characters perform in the games they are playing. If doctors can prove that video games are a huge problem, then esrb rating would have to go up and more "proofing" would have to be done in retail stores around the USA.

Takeaways
  • Violence is growing rapidly in the USA and video games are a huge reason why it is.
  • Mental issues in teens is normally triggered by video games and television.
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i think he's generalizing video gamers. i've been an avid player for years and i've never committed any violent actions because i wanted to "live out my fantasy character." but i understand his point and where he's coming from. there are a lot of disturbed individuals out there in the gaming community, but video games aren't the cause for why they're that way. A lot more about their past mental health needs to be taken into account.

Posted on 04/21/2008 at 10:04:42 PM

 
He can use me as proof because I see it happen all the time. And it isn't just me.

Posted on 04/20/2008 at 1:04:10 PM

 
where is your proof that if you "get so into the game that [you] lose interest in other things" then you will begin to concentrate on "violent tactics that the characters perform in the games they are playing?"

Posted on 04/14/2008 at 7:04:24 PM

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