Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

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 ...

The study identifies preschool gaming as a strong predictor of adult internet gaming disorder, highlighting the role of early exposure in addiction risk.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 new study of more than 1,400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

This is half of a pair of articles that highlight the evidence for and against the existence of video game addiction. Read the counter-argument here. For decades, psychologists, parents, and gamers ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio— The mother of a 12-year-old Cuyahoga County boy has sued the companies that make popular video games, such as Fortnite and Madden, accusing them of intentionally designing games to ...

Excessive gaming disrupts teens' sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford's Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

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 ...

S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. My kids are addicted to their screens. It's a common phrase many parents ...