Digitaltrends iconDigitaltrendsJun 19, 2026

This study found a surprising mental health perk hiding in your game library

A new study found that adults who play open-world games or relaxed titles report feeling less lonely and more emotionally resilient than people who don't play at all.

This study found a surprising mental health perk hiding in your game library

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A new study found that adults who play open-world games or relaxed titles report feeling less lonely and more emotionally resilient than people who don't play at all.

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A new study found that adults who play open-world games or relaxed titles report feeling less lonely and more emotionally resilient than people who don't play at all.

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