Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We investigate the question: Do video games cause depression, or are video games just a way to cope with life?

Gaming addiction quiz: gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction-test-for-gamers
Join the discord: discord.gg/gamequitters
Support the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCTbbu5C5sq9VStQD2gvIN_g/join
NHS depression test: assets.nhs.uk/tools/self-assessments/index.mob.html?variant=42


TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 - A terrible time in my life
01:05 - Depression vs. Sadness
02:51 - 4 types of depression
03:58 - So you feel depressed…
05:58 - How gaming affects the brain
08:10 - Using games to escape life

PROGRAMS:
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APPLY FOR COACHING ► gamequitters.com/apply
GUIDE TO QUIT GAMING ► gamequitters.com/respawn
GUIDE FOR FAMILIES ► gamequitters.com/reclaim
CLINICAL TRAINING ► https://intenta.digital/igdc

SOCIALS:
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TWITTER ► twitter.com/gamequitters
INSTAGRAM ► instagram.com/camerondare
MIXCLOUD ► mixcloud.com/camerondare

MORE LINKS:
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NEW HOBBY IDEAS ► gamequitters.com/hobby-ideas
FORUM ► forum.gamequitters.com
PODCAST ► gamequitters.com/podcast
SUBREDDIT ► reddit.com/r/stopgaming

MORE VIDEOS:
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How Gaming Destroyed A Generation: youtu.be/hwHUgiKlMAg
What Gaming Does to Your Brain: youtu.be/UwDsh5trW9s
5 Types of Gamers: youtu.be/cRnz5LvN4xI
The Hidden Male Loneliness Crisis: youtu.be/PNJjIkrV-0I
World of Warcraft Addiction: youtu.be/VwEBb4v9STI
4 Reasons to Quit Gaming: youtu.be/Obv3RM8umAA

#mentalhealth #depression