The Misunderstood World of Gaming: From Stigma to Mental Wellness

Used Stadia Controller to represent the story of my life. Photoshoot these real life pictures to break the social stigma.
I myself have spent a part of life, haunted by this social stigma. Whenever there was something that’s going to happen related to gaming, it did be considered a crime in my own family. Happened to bought my first controller in my mid 20s.
While society may view gaming as harmful due to misconceptions about its elements, the reality is different. The controller, once seen as a symbol of negativity, can be reimagined as a tool for mental well-being, social connection, and cognitive development. By changing how we view the role of gaming, we can unlock the many benefits it has to offer.
However, the social stigma around gaming is changing. Gaming is the biggest entertainment industry generating more revenue in comparison to other forms of entertainments combined. As gaming becomes more mainstream, acceptance for playing games is spreading. Polls show that 89% of people believe gaming benefits society, and 93% say that the media's portrayal of linking violence to video games is unjustified.