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Why it’s too soon to classify gaming addiction as a mental disorder
Concerns over the addictive properties of video games are reasonable but there is a lack of rigorous research behind the WHO’s expected classification
The WHO needs better quality evidence before drawing conclusions about gaming addiction.
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Video games played on smartphones, tablets, computers and consoles have been a popular form of leisure for some time now. In Europe, recent figures indicate that games are played by more than two thirds of children and…
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