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Health

Sex addiction is a mental health disorder: Here's how the WHO defines it

Like any addiction, sex addiction takes over a patient’s thoughts - often, they can’t think of the consequences beyond getting their next high.

Gaming

'Gaming Disorder' officially recognised as a disease by World Health Organisation

Industry representatives from across the world have called on the WHO to rethink its decision.

News & Analysis

Compulsively playing video games qualifies as a mental health condition, says WHO

The World Health Organisation says that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition.

Gaming

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.