Ghaziabad Teen Suicide Case: Online Gaming Can Push Vulnerable Teens To Crisis, Warns Psychologist
A deeply distressing incident in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh has reignited concerns about the mental health impacts of excessive online gaming among teenagers. On February 4, 2026, three minor sisters, aged 12, 14 and 16, reportedly died by suicide after allegedly being addicted to an online mobile game, police said as investigations continue into the exact circumstances of the tragedy. The incident, coming amid heightened awareness of youth mental health challenges, highlights a troubling connection between compulsive digital engagement and psychological distress in adolescents. While gaming itself is a popular pastime and social outlet for millions of young people, experts caution that problematic gaming and screen addiction can exacerbate emotional difficulties, interfere with daily life, and in rare but serious cases, contribute to self-harm.
