Tag: gaming addiction

Why Men May Be More Susceptible To Internet Gaming Disorder

A new study examined the brain scans of men and women with online gaming disorder to figure out if there were any notable differences.  When it comes to issues with online gaming, men may be more likely to develop problematic habits than women.  According to CNN, new research has revealed that in the brains of… Continue reading Why Men May Be More Susceptible To Internet Gaming Disorder

Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK

The popular video game is becoming popularly cited in divorce petitions across the pond. The fact that video games can become addictive is not new. But the fact that they may play a role in divorce—especially one game in particular—is now coming to light. The video game Fortnite Battle Royale, according to UK-based website Divorce… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK

"Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition

The World Health Organization decided to classify the condition so more health care professionals would be “alerted to its existence.”  The World Health Organization just added “gaming disorder” to its official International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Gaming disorder was officially added to the 11th edition of the ICD, released Monday. While health care professionals are… Continue reading "Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition

Girl Admitted To Rehab For Fortnite Addiction

“This is a serious issue and it is destroying our little girl’s life, and someone needs to step in to ban it before it becomes an epidemic,” said the girl’s mother. The Daily Mirror is reporting that a nine-year-old girl in England has allegedly been admitted to rehabilitation for a dependency on the hugely popular survival… Continue reading Girl Admitted To Rehab For Fortnite Addiction

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