Kantor on 03 May 2013
Both.
They are not a solution in and of themselves. Depression is often a medical issue, and you need proper medical help to deal with it. Trying to find solace in videogames is better than finding it in alcohol or drug abuse, but still not great.
On the other hand, they can help by giving you something to enjoy and think about, and a safe hobby certainly isn't a bad thing unless you get too far into it.
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