More than two-thirds (68%) of respondents could feel their moods change when playing video games, as well. Of them, 51% feel more relaxed, 27% feel happier and 19% feel sharper.

CRITICAL HITS: Writers Playing Video Games, edited by J. Robert Lennon and Carmen Maria Machado At their best, video games can offer a path through difficulty, in both reality and fiction.

Video games can get a bad rap when it comes to kids and mental health, but their impact on child development is often misunderstood. Gaming can be a powerful training tool for a variety of skills.