Gaming Disorder: A Virtual Addiction
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Gaming Disorder: A Virtual Addiction
Gaming disorder bears important similarities and distinctions from substance use
disorders and gambling disorders in its epidemiology, neurobiology, symptoms and
treatment. Although challenging, mental health providers can identify and effectively
treat affected youth, using specific behavioral interventions and psychopharmacological approaches.
Objectives:
- Appreciate the extent of gaming habits in the lives of American youth.
- Differentiate normal gaming from overuse and overuse from gaming disorder.
- Summarize research regarding the epidemiology of gaming disorder including risks factors, comorbidity, and outcomes.
- Be able to prevent, diagnose, and treat gaming disorder, including help families establish and sustain healthy gaming habits.
Presenter: Paul Weigle, M.D.
Paul Weigle, M.D. Associate Medical Dir., Natchaug Hospital; Associate Prof. of Psychiatry, UConn School of Medicine; Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist treating adolescents with gaming disorder.
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