A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...

Game addiction is becoming a serious problem in modern society, negatively affecting the health, psychology and social ...

“He is playing games all the time. Every chance he gets! From the time he gets home until bedtime, he’s in his room on that computer. And spends almost no time with the family. Is he addicted? I’m ...

AMES, Iowa – The World Health Organization’s classification of video game addiction as a mental health disorder is a significant step toward getting people the help they need, said Douglas Gentile, an ...

Summer break is here, which means school is out, no more homework, and it’s time to have fun. The lack of routine and scheduled activities, however, may pose a serious risk for children who fill that ...

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction. "A number one concern for parents of children and teenagers is how ...

Parents are being warned to be vigilant for the tell-tale signs of a gaming addiction in their children. Health professionals are stressing the need to catch these warning signs early to mitigate the ...

Video game addiction is a debated topic in America as concerns for youth mental health are on the rise. Researches Shabina ...

In the absence of a nationwide policy, or a national gambling commission to oversee the industry, each state is on its own.