Maintaining healthy habits
Gaming isn’t automatically helpful or harmful. What matters is how it fits with the rest of your life - your sleep, relationships, responsibilities, physical health and mental wellbeing.
This guide looks at the positives of gaming, the signs it may be affecting your wellbeing, simple ways to build healthier habits, and where to get support. It’s for gamers, parents, carers and anyone who wants to better understand gaming and mental health.
Key takeaways
Gaming can be relaxing, provide connection, build skills and provide a sense of achievement.
Healthy gaming means keeping space for sleep, movement, study, work and relationships.
Gaming can become an issue when it starts getting in the way of everyday life.
Gaming Disorder is a recognised condition, but it is different from simply spending lots of time gaming.
If gaming is affecting your wellbeing, support is available.
