A systematic review and meta-analysis of 96 studies found that the pooled prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) among young adults (ages, 18-35 years) was 6.1% overall, with significantly ...

LOW COST INSULIN. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS MORNING, YOUR BRAIN ON VIDEO GAMES. THERE IS SOME GROWING EVIDENCE THAT PEOPLE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO PLAYING. AND HERE TO EXPLAIN IS DOCTOR KYLE ...

A new Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study examines the relationship between parenting factors and gaming disorder in young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Findings ...

James Cook University researchers have taken a deeper dive into the complexities of human personality traits and addiction in adults, revealing new insights to help with social media addiction and ...

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 ...

From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnite, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or—worse—spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder ...

Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and ...

Excessive gaming for hours without breaks is a symptom of a behavioral problem and a coping strategy. Lonely, depressed adolescents often turn to gaming—offering connection, stimulation, and escape.