Gaming disorder: what doctors need to know.

Gaming disorder: what doctors need to know.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2020 Aug 02;81(8):1-6
Authors: George S, Griffiths MD
Abstract
Playing video games (online or offline) is not a recent phenomenon and for most people it is a leisure activity with no adverse consequences whatsoever. However, for a small minority, gaming has the potential (akin to substance use) to lead on to problematic gaming and gaming disorder. Gaming disorder is a new entry in both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases. Given gaming's ever-growing popularity, GPs, psychiatrists and other doctors will be increasingly likely to come across individuals who present with gaming-related problems. Consequently, this article gives doctors a basic understanding of what gaming disorder is, its presentations in practice and diagnosis, and its treatment.
PMID: 32845747 [PubMed - in process]

Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - August 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: George S, Griffiths MD Tags: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Source Type: research