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Gaming addiction: How can we help kids overcome the harm?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 16 Dec 2024, 4:26pm
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Gaming addiction: How can we help kids overcome the harm?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 16 Dec 2024, 4:26pm

Gaming continues to appeal to kids of all ages and backgrounds - leaving experts to research how people can overcome the harmful impacts.

Playing video games has been linked to improved cognitive function, but research has found it can impact attention span and lead to addiction issues.

Former Detective Inspector Lance Burdett says violent games have been found to negatively impact children and teens - and it's important to phase in low-stakes alternatives.

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