About Healthy Play Guide

Plain-language guides to gaming and wellbeing covering mood, sleep, focus, relationships and healthy habits for players and families.

Who this site is for

Players, parents and partners who want a clear, balanced view of how gaming fits into a healthy life.

How the guides are written

  • Answer first. Each guide leads with the direct answer, then explains the why and the how.
  • Practical numbers. Concrete values you can use, with ranges rather than false precision.
  • Connected, not repeated. Short, focused articles link to the in-depth guide for their topic, so you can go as deep as you need.
  • Dated. Every article shows when it was published.

Please note

General information only, not medical or mental health advice; speak with a qualified professional if play is harming your life.

Where to start

browse every topic.