Health Benefits of Video Games in Adolescents and Young Adults

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Jason M. Nagata · University of California, San Francisco

Sahana Nayak · University of California, San Francisco

William Choi · University of California, San Francisco

Char Potes · University of California, San Francisco

Albert J. Heuer · University of California, San Francisco

Zain Memon · University of California, San Francisco

Jonanne Talebloo

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Clinicians should engage in open, nonjudgmental dialogue with youth to better explore the context and patterns of their video gaming. The American Academy of Pediatrics' 5 Cs framework and Family Media Plan offer evidence-based frameworks that can be referenced to facilitate thoughtful discussions about video game use.

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Impact of Technology on Adolescents Educational Games and Gamification Digital Games and Media

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Published in: Current Pediatrics Reports

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 2-2

DOI: 10.1007/s40124-026-00376-y

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