Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

S1: I'm Andrew Bracken and this is Screen Time , featuring conversations about technology and kids in today's digital age. My kids are addicted to their screens. It's a common phrase many parents ...

Gaming is not harmful in itself, but when it begins to replace sleep, studies and social interaction, it can affect a child's mental and physical development. Neurologist Dr Kunal Bahrani explains why ...

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction. "A number one concern for parents of children and teenagers is how ...

This is half of a pair of articles that highlight the evidence for and against the existence of video game addiction. Read the counter-argument here. For decades, psychologists, parents, and gamers ...

In 2017, 360 million people watched a single "League of Legends" live stream event - triple the audience of the Super Bowl. ESports like "League of Legends" gained a negative spotlight Sunday after a ...

Many teens labelled 'gaming addicted' are actually masking deeper mental-health issues. Here is how parents can spot the difference, understand the emotional triggers, and recognise when real help is ...

The World Health Organization's classification of video game addiction as a mental health disorder is a significant step toward getting people the help they need, said Douglas Gentile, an Iowa State ...

Learn to spot the quiet warnings of gaming addiction and find practical, honest ways to reclaim your routine without the ...

A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...