Psychology & Psychiatry
Videogame addiction linked to ADHD
Young and single men are at risk of being addicted to video games. The addiction indicates an escape from ADHD and psychiatric disorder.
Apr 25, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gaming addiction as a mental disorder—it's premature to pathologize players
Gaming addiction is expected to be classified as a mental disorder by the World Health Organisation (WHO) but – while concerns over the addictive properties of video games are reasonable – there is a lack of rigorous ...
Feb 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
WHO gaming addiction classification an important step for treatment, says expert
The World Health Organization's classification of video game addiction as a mental health disorder is similar to a decision in the late 1950s to recognize alcoholism as a medical condition, said Douglas Gentile, a professor ...
Jan 4, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video game addiction, now a globally recognized illness, seeks a treatment
Arcadia Kim devoted her career to video games, until one hit her in the face. The incident happened several years ago when Kim, a former studio operating chief at Electronic Arts Inc., was trying to peel away her then 10-year-old ...
Feb 24, 2022
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Addiction
Researchers identify risk-factors for addictive video-game use among adults
New research from the University of Missouri indicates escapism, social interaction and rewards fuel problematic video-game use among "very casual" to "hardcore" adult gamers. Understanding individual motives that contribute ...
Sep 23, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video game addiction needs standard definition
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Adelaide say treatment for people affected by video game "addiction" would be improved if a standard definition of the problem were adopted by psychologists.
Apr 19, 2013
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Health
Teenage alcohol consumption associated with computer use
Teenagers who drink alcohol spend more time on their computers for recreational use, including social networking and downloading and listening to music, compared with their peers who don't drink.
May 9, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is it possible to have Internet addiction?
Is there really such a disorder as "Internet addiction"? In my estimation, the short, honest answer is, "We don't know enough to say for sure." Part of the problem is the ambiguity in—and disagreement over—the terms "addicted" ...
Nov 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to know if your child is addicted to video games and what to do about it
If your child spends long hours playing video games, you might be worried they're addicted.
Jun 5, 2019
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Pediatrics
School, health and behavior suffer when children have TV, video games in bedroom
A new Iowa State University study is one of the first to demonstrate the consequences of allowing children to have a TV or video game system in their bedroom.
Sep 26, 2017
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