‘Gaming Disorder’ Named Mental Health Problem
Addiction to video gaming is being considered for the 2018 International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The World Health Organization says a diagnosis can be made if a person’s video game habit… “[is] of sufficient severity to result in significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.” – draft of WHO’s 11th update to the ICD
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The only recognized disorder relating to video games is ‘internet gaming disorder,’ which is listed in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). For more support and insight: visit Meister Counseling Therapist
The DSM acknowledges that internet gaming disorder requires more clinical research before it is declared a formal disorder.