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U.S. veterans say games support their mental health and well being | ESA report
The ESA touted the benefits of games for U.S. veterans, with 77% of veterans saying they believe games have a positive impact on their lives.
Similarly, when asked to reflect on their time in the service, they indicated that playing video games helped them relax and unwind and escape the stressors of military life (85%), boosted morale and strengthened camaraderie (78%) and provided an effective tool for fostering teamwork and cooperation (73%). “We take great pride in the positive impact of video game play in supporting mental health, fostering social connections and enhancing overall well-being, and it’s deeply rewarding to know these benefits are felt by those who have served our country.” He added, “While veterans certainly play for entertainment, they also play to release stress and anxiety and to stay connected with each other and with friends, which really ties well together with a lot of good research we’ve done on all populations, you know, and we’ve also seen efforts from organizations like the nonprofit groups Stack Up And Warfighter Engaged — who highlight how video games and the video game industry positively impact veterans and active service members by supporting mental health, fostering connections and improving well being.”
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