(From "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport" and "Gamers Are Not Athletes", Illuminate) How are the ideas in the texts different when it comes to the impact of video games on mental health?

"Video Gamers Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games harm mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they help.
"Video Gamers Should Be Considered a Sport" claims video games don't affect mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" explains why eSport gamers may have poor health.
"Video Gamers Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games make you less smart and hurt your mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they make your mind work better.
"Video Gamers Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games improve mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggest they make it worse

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The correct distinction between the ideas in the texts about the impact of video games on mental health is as follows:

"Video Gamers Should Be Considered a Sport" says video games harm mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" says they help.

This option highlights the contrasting perspectives on the effects of video gaming; one source emphasizes the negative impact on mental health, while the other argues for potential positive effects.