Are Video Games GOOD for Kids?

Many people like to argue about whether video games cause violence, but what about evidence for the positive effects games might have? The research is out there, so what do we think about it? Related HCT episodes: Video Games Don't Make You Violent:    • Video Games Don't Cause Violent Behavior   Be sure to check out our podcast!    • Podcast   Other Healthcare Triage Links: 1. Support the channel on Patreon: http://vid.io/xqXr 2. Check out our Facebook page: http://goo.gl/LnOq5z 3. We still have merchandise available at http://www.hctmerch.com 4. Aaron's book "The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully" is available wherever books are sold, such as Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hGvhKw Credits: Aaron Carroll -- Writer Tiffany Doherty -- Writer and Script Editor John Green -- Executive Producer Stan Muller -- Director, Producer Mark Olsen – Art Director, Producer Images and Footage Stusya/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus Tum Kittinan/Vetta/Getty Images OlgaGroza/Vetta/Getty Images Denis-art/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus alengo/Getty Images Mckyartstudio/Vetta/Getty Images