# This study found a surprising mental health perk hiding in your game library

> A new study has found that adults who play certain video games report feeling less lonely and more emotionally resilient than people who don’t play games at all.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/this-study-found-a-surprising-mental-health-perk-hiding-in-your-game-library/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a34e6c58c59bf9055d19411)
- **Published:** 2026-06-19
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gaming #found #study #games #adults #health #hiding #library
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