Video Games Addiction effects on Health

Video addiction is the leading problem among youngsters as it can result in many health problems. Gaming addiction among youngsters is increasing many bad effects on health. According to reports, games like FC Mobile, pubg, free fire and Bgmi are increasing tension and frustration among TEEN-AGERS.

Many country’s banned pubg and other battle games which are affecting the mental health of people. Argentina, Australia , Belgium, Brazil and China are the countries which banned video games.

Effects of video addiction: Video addiction is affecting mental health in many ways:

● It disturbs sleep schedules as people who use phone more efficiently with concentration are more likely to get disturbed because of blue lights emitted from phone and devices they are playing games on

● Many reports revealed loss in game can result in panic and depression among TEEN-AGERS.

● Also it’s affecting eyes and eyes are getting weak due to continuous use of mobile phones and other devices to play games.

Game addiction is also lowering the self -esteem of many children and they are getting in a state of depression. Neck pain, eyes pain and also headache are common symptoms TEEN-AGERS face who are addicted to video games.

According to health care professionals it can lead to obesity because kids are not doing any physical exercise. It can also increase tension and frustration. According to recent reports video game addiction can also cause muscle tendon. Muscle tendon is a condition due to acute or chronic muscle tissue injury resulting in sprain and in tendon.

Parents also witness mod changes in their kids who are addicted to video games. A study reveals a boy named muhammad zakariya who was just sixteen year old attempted suicide just because he didn’t reached to a certain level on game. In another case a doctor was killed by a man who wanted to test his killing ability and after investigation he said: “ I got defeated in game and I wanted to prove myself that I can kill people like in game”.

Ban in pubg:

In many countries PUBG games are banned because of the increase in frustration and anger among the new generation. In past history Pakistani government ordered PTA to ban pubg in Pakistan but later on the ban was uplifted because of court orders. Many physiologists requested the government in the past to ban this game because of its effects on children’s health. It increases frustration and tenshion among kids and it can increase risks of self harm and suicide.

Summary:

● Always keep a check on your children or on younger siblings

● Set screen time and also encourage kids to play outdoor games

● Connect with friends and family and limit screen time and also add exercise in your lifestyle.

Game addiction can result in many bad effects on health. Always keep a check on your kids and encourage them to play outdoor games like cricket , football , basketball and tennis. If you see any symptom of depression, frustration, anger and irregular mood swing concern with a nearby therapist.