Andrew Fishman, LCSW
@videogamehealth.bsky.social
Licensed therapist focusing on the impact of video games on mental health and author of the upcoming book Parenting a Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds.
Reposted by Andrew Fishman, LCSW
Worries over how safe Roblox is for its enormous audience of players — many of whom are under the age of 18 — remain offputting to Disney, which has invested in rival gaming platform Fortnite. https://bit.ly/4s3smL4
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Worries over how safe Roblox is for its enormous audience of players — many of whom are under the age of 18 — remain offputting to Disney, which has invested in rival gaming platform Fortnite. https://bit.ly/4s3smL4
I wrote a book! It's called "Parenting a Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds." It's an evidence-based guide for parents: What do you need to know about video games? Which games are appropriate? tinyurl.com/h4bnhfp3 #parenting 1/
September 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I wrote a book! It's called "Parenting a Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds." It's an evidence-based guide for parents: What do you need to know about video games? Which games are appropriate? tinyurl.com/h4bnhfp3 #parenting 1/
Can Tetris really help reduce symptoms of PTSD?
#videogames #ptsd #trauma #psychologytoday #psychology
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#videogames #ptsd #trauma #psychologytoday #psychology
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Can Playing Tetris Make Trauma Easier to Manage?
Research suggests that playing a video game could actually help reduce some symptoms of trauma.
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December 10, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Can Tetris really help reduce symptoms of PTSD?
#videogames #ptsd #trauma #psychologytoday #psychology
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
#videogames #ptsd #trauma #psychologytoday #psychology
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The death of "third places" and why kids are resorting to video games to socialize.
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#videogames #parenting #thirdplaces #psychologytoday
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#videogames #parenting #thirdplaces #psychologytoday
Why So Many Teens Use Video Games to Meet Others
Why are so many young people using video games to make friends? Often, it's because they have nowhere else to go.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:38 PM
The death of "third places" and why kids are resorting to video games to socialize.
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/vi...
#videogames #parenting #thirdplaces #psychologytoday
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/vi...
#videogames #parenting #thirdplaces #psychologytoday
Hi everyone! I specialize on the impact of video games on mental health and I’m new to Bluesky.
Here’s a piece I wrote about why parents should play their kids’ favorite games with them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
#videogames #psychology #parenting #psychologytoday
Here’s a piece I wrote about why parents should play their kids’ favorite games with them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
#videogames #psychology #parenting #psychologytoday
Why You Should Play Video Games with Your Kids
Do your children love gaming? Playing with them can improve your relationship, help set boundaries, and encourage them to expand their interests.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Hi everyone! I specialize on the impact of video games on mental health and I’m new to Bluesky.
Here’s a piece I wrote about why parents should play their kids’ favorite games with them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
#videogames #psychology #parenting #psychologytoday
Here’s a piece I wrote about why parents should play their kids’ favorite games with them.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vide...
#videogames #psychology #parenting #psychologytoday