How video games affect psychology

In the United States alone, more than 150 million people play video games for at least three hours every week, while there are approximately 2.7 billion players worldwide. As the global population rises, mental disorders are also increasing, and people are turning to the comforts of video games to find escape. In fact, studies have shown that video games have the potential to mitigate symptoms of mental illnesses, especially depression and anxiety. But how do video games really affect our minds? What are the positive and negative outcomes to consider? Click through this gallery to find out.