Vedant Menon

Vedant Menon

Vedant Menon

  • Little Known positive traits of Video Gaming!!

Little Known positive traits of Video Gaming!!

Thursday 5th August 2021

Join Vedant Menon as he reveals the hidden benefits of video gaming, including improved perseverance, learning, and social skills.
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
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Unveiling the Hidden Benefits of Video Gaming with Vedant Menon

Gaming isn't all that bad, folks...there is no harm in your child playing games, as long as they do so in moderation.
Is it possible that video games, often blamed for addiction and time-wasting, actually have some surprising upsides? In this episode, Vedant Menon, a specialist in video game de-addiction, shifts gears from his usual focus on gaming pitfalls to shine a light on its lesser-known benefits. Vedant starts by clearing up any misconceptions: he's not anti-gaming. In fact, he loves gaming and has seen its positive impacts firsthand.
He dives into how gaming can foster perseverance, suggesting that gamers who strive to achieve in-game goals often carry that determination into real life. He also touches on the brain-boosting potential of video games, explaining how they can help players retain factual knowledge more effectively than non-gamers. But that's not all. Gaming in moderation can improve gray matter and enhance teamwork and communication skills. For parents worried about their kids' screen time, Vedant offers a reassuring perspective.
He emphasizes that when done in moderation, gaming can be a healthy and beneficial activity for children and teens. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the full spectrum of video gaming's impact. Tune in to discover how this often-misunderstood pastime can actually enhance cognitive abilities and improve social skills.