Disordered gaming behavior received official recognition as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). According to that guide, gaming disorder is marked by “impaired control” over gaming, which leads to it taking priority over other interests and activities. The gaming behavior […]
Tech addiction is something that has been studied from different viewpoints in science. It has been researched from medicine, computer, law, ethics, and psychology. If we look at the association of mental health and those addicted to technology, what will we find? Do the effects on the brain stay the same regardless of age, gender, […]
Is e-Sports glorying the problem of gaming addiction? Electronic sports, also known as e-sports, is the organized world of competitive video gaming. While many people think of middle or high school-aged children when they think of video games, that is not necessarily true. The e-sports world has become a 20+ billion-dollar industry consisting of professional […]
When Netflix was founded in 1997, it was the most prominent new thing making a name for itself as a DVD rental company. And now, 24 years later, it has taken the world by storm by becoming the go-to service for millions. It can provide its customers with an extensive, extraordinary media library consisting of […]
Are you addicted to VR gaming? Virtual reality is a thing of the present. It only gained broad public appeal in the last ten years, but if you think about the history of technology, you will realize that it has been about since the late 1960s. Morton Heilig, who many people consider to be the […]
At a time where social distancing and isolation were required and recommended, social media became a tool that kept you in touch with your closest friends, loved ones, and the world all around you with over 3.6 billion people using social media worldwide, according to statista.com. While it provides a lot of good, many people […]
Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, an expert in technology addictions and screen addiction symptoms, makes the argument that technology has had a significant negative impact on our brains. Recent brain imaging research shows that glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain’s pleasure center as sex. Furthermore, a growing body of clinical evidence links screen […]
Clearly, today’s digital screens are more prevalent and unavoidable than ever before. While most people are aware of the dangers and worries with television’s effects psychologically, some disagree. The hypnotic and addictive power of immersive and interactive digital screens on young minds is an altogether different animal. Research is indicating a more dopamine activating, potentially […]
Substance abuse treatment Austin facilities are intended to help addicted individuals stop compulsive drug seeking and use. Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, take many different forms, and last for different lengths of time. Because drug addiction is typically a chronic disorder characterized by occasional relapses, a short-term, one-time treatment is usually not […]
Mental Health Conditions That Need Treatment Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course […]
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