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Online gaming communities could provide a lifeline for isolated young men − new research

  • Written by Tyler Prochnow, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior; School of Public Health, Texas A&M University
Online gaming communities could provide a lifeline for isolated young men − new researchMany gamers discuss deeply personal and sensitive topics with each other.gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Online gaming communities could be a vital lifeline for young men struggling silently with mental health issues, according to new research.

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