The PUBG Paradox: Exploring the Link between Video Games and Suicide Risk.

Recently, concerns have been raised about the possible effects of video games on mental health, especially the well-known battle royale game Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). The complex relationship between video games, particularly PUBG, and the risk of suicide is the subject of this review study. We identify the causes causing the PUBG paradox--a situation where a type of amusement appears to have negative effects--through a thorough study of the body of existing literature. We look into the psychological factors--such as gaming immersion, social connections, competitive stress, and pre-existing mental health conditions--that relate PUBG to suicide risk. This review additionally investigates at the way psychological variables and gaming culture affect mental health outcomes. We look at how gaming communities function, harmful practices, and cyber bullying in the context of gaming, as well as how risky behavior among gamers has become normalized. We also talk about moderating and mediating factors that might either increase or decrease the risk of suicide, such as age, gender, gaming habits, coping mechanisms, and familial support. Additionally, this article offers various intervention tactics to deal with the PUBG paradox, like as awareness campaigns, in-game mental health assistance, and rules for responsible gaming. The ethical issues surrounding appropriate reporting and avoiding stigmatizing gamers are examined in the final section. We hope to provide a thorough knowledge of the PUBG paradox and contribute to a safer and healthier gaming environment by synthesizing existing findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]