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Mobile games are widely seen as digital distractions, often blamed for rising screen addiction, deteriorating eyesight, and disrupted sleep cycles. The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s classification of 'gaming disorder' as a recognised mental health condition has further cemented the view that gaming can be harmful when it spirals out of control.
Yet, beneath the dominant narrative of harm, researchers are discovering an emerging silver lining: when played in moderation, mobile games may actually benefit mental and cognitive health.
A growing number of studies have begun to explore the cognitive impact of video games, especia...