Gaming Addiction

World Health Day 2019: Parenting in the age of PUBG and managing a child's screen-time

Anything in excess can turn toxic — even oxygen. For kids, screen time needs to adapt to their age.

Parenting in the age of PUBG: How gaming addiction affects children, adolescents

Why do some seemingly normal girls & boys become tough to be around after developing a gaming habit?

WHO's recognition of 'gaming disorder' upsets video game enthusiasts, makers, but could usher in necessary reform

Last month, after several years of consideration, the World Health Organisation released the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) which added “gaming disorder” to its official list of identified mental health conditions

Gamers beware: WHO classifies 'gaming addiction' as a real affliction that can hamper personal and social well-being

According to the document, when gaming starts affecting a person’s judgement and has significant personal and social impact, it needs treatment.

Studies show what all gamers knew: Video Game addiction leads to sleep deprivation

Video game addiction can lead to sleep deprivation, putting the players at serious risk of numerous health issues associated with sleep loss, warns a study.

Korean man addicted to online gaming arrested over infant son's death