Dr. Barry Dworkin

Effects of video games on children studied

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 18, 2011

Source:

Do video games fuel mental health problems?

Reference:

Pathological Video Game Use Among Youths: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study

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