Nintendo Art Academy And 6 Other Video Games That Help Relieve Stress

The 7 Best Video Games For Stress Relief

Here's another reason to settle in on the couch and pick up the controller after a long day: Video games can, in some cases, actually relieve stress. Although sometimes it's necessary to unplug and recharge in order to decompress, scheduling a 30-minute session with your favorite video game can also have calming benefits.

Click through the slideshow below for eight of our favorite de-stressing video games, from brain training puzzles that can improve your memory to a calm-inducing yoga game for Wii.

Tell us: Do you ever turn to video games to reduce your stress levels? What's your favorite video game? Share your thoughts in the comments or tweet @HuffPostTeen!

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Art Academy for Nintendo 3DS

The 7 Best Video Games For Stress Relief

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