The World Health Organization might add “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions if the behavior causes relationships or performance to suffer.
The World Health Organization is considering adding “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions in its next update of the International Classification of Diseases.
Playing too many video games could become problematic if the behavior causes a person’s relationships or performance at school or work to suffer.
Although games can potentially become too compelling for some people, they also have some psychological benefits.
There’s a certain point at which a hobby can become too much.
The World Health Organization is considering adding “gaming disorder” to the list of mental health conditions in its next update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), according to a beta draft of the document.
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