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| name = Video game addiction | |||
| image = [[File:Android_TV_game_controller.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A video game controller, often associated with gaming | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]] | |||
| symptoms = Excessive use of video games, withdrawal symptoms, loss of interest in other activities, impaired social functioning | |||
| complications = [[Depression]], [[anxiety]], [[obesity]], [[sleep disorders]] | |||
| onset = Typically in [[adolescence]] or [[young adulthood]] | |||
| duration = Can be [[chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Psychological]], [[social]], and [[biological]] factors | |||
| risks = [[Adolescents]], [[young adults]], [[male gender]], [[social isolation]] | |||
| diagnosis = Based on [[behavioral symptoms]] and [[DSM-5]] criteria | |||
| differential = [[Substance use disorder]], [[gambling disorder]], [[internet addiction disorder]] | |||
| prevention = [[Parental guidance]], [[time management]], [[healthy lifestyle]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[counseling]], [[support groups]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; can improve with treatment | |||
| frequency = Increasing prevalence, especially among [[youth]] | |||
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'''Video game addiction''' is a [[mental disorder]] characterized by excessive or compulsive use of [[computer games]] or [[video games]], which interferes with a person's everyday life. Video game addiction has been discussed in the [[American Psychiatric Association]]'s [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), but it was not included as a diagnosable condition in the 2013 edition. | '''Video game addiction''' is a [[mental disorder]] characterized by excessive or compulsive use of [[computer games]] or [[video games]], which interferes with a person's everyday life. Video game addiction has been discussed in the [[American Psychiatric Association]]'s [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]] (DSM-5), but it was not included as a diagnosable condition in the 2013 edition. | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Video game addiction is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. This and associated concepts have been the subject of considerable research, debate, and discussion among experts in several disciplines and has generated controversy within the medical, scientific, and gaming communities. | Video game addiction is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. This and associated concepts have been the subject of considerable research, debate, and discussion among experts in several disciplines and has generated controversy within the medical, scientific, and gaming communities. | ||
==Symptoms and diagnosis== | ==Symptoms and diagnosis== | ||
Symptoms of video game addiction are similar to those of other proposed [[psychological addictions]]. These symptoms include: preoccupation with video games, withdrawal symptoms when video games are taken away, tolerance (the need to spend more time playing video games), and loss of interest in other activities. | Symptoms of video game addiction are similar to those of other proposed [[psychological addictions]]. These symptoms include: preoccupation with video games, withdrawal symptoms when video games are taken away, tolerance (the need to spend more time playing video games), and loss of interest in other activities. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for video game addiction is similar to detox for other addictions, with [[therapy]] and support groups to help the addict learn to manage their addiction. [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] is considered effective for treating video game addiction. | Treatment for video game addiction is similar to detox for other addictions, with [[therapy]] and support groups to help the addict learn to manage their addiction. [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]] is considered effective for treating video game addiction. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Internet addiction disorder]] | * [[Internet addiction disorder]] | ||
* [[Problem gambling]] | * [[Problem gambling]] | ||
* [[Digital media use and mental health]] | * [[Digital media use and mental health]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Video games]] | [[Category:Video games]] | ||
[[Category:Addiction]] | [[Category:Addiction]] | ||
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[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Excessive use of video games, withdrawal symptoms, loss of interest in other activities, impaired social functioning |
| Complications | Depression, anxiety, obesity, sleep disorders |
| Onset | Typically in adolescence or young adulthood |
| Duration | Can be chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Psychological, social, and biological factors |
| Risks | Adolescents, young adults, male gender, social isolation |
| Diagnosis | Based on behavioral symptoms and DSM-5 criteria |
| Differential diagnosis | Substance use disorder, gambling disorder, internet addiction disorder |
| Prevention | Parental guidance, time management, healthy lifestyle |
| Treatment | Cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, support groups |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; can improve with treatment |
| Frequency | Increasing prevalence, especially among youth |
| Deaths | N/A |
Video game addiction is a mental disorder characterized by excessive or compulsive use of computer games or video games, which interferes with a person's everyday life. Video game addiction has been discussed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but it was not included as a diagnosable condition in the 2013 edition.
Definition[edit]
Video game addiction is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. This and associated concepts have been the subject of considerable research, debate, and discussion among experts in several disciplines and has generated controversy within the medical, scientific, and gaming communities.
Symptoms and diagnosis[edit]
Symptoms of video game addiction are similar to those of other proposed psychological addictions. These symptoms include: preoccupation with video games, withdrawal symptoms when video games are taken away, tolerance (the need to spend more time playing video games), and loss of interest in other activities.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for video game addiction is similar to detox for other addictions, with therapy and support groups to help the addict learn to manage their addiction. Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered effective for treating video game addiction.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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