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'Gaming disorder' now designated as mental health condition

SOURCE: ABCNews

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Question 1According to the WHO designation of gaming disorder, when can video games become an addiction?

Question 2What is the estimated number of gamers worldwide?

Question 3According to the WHO, how many gamers are affected by this disorder?

Question 4Why are some organisations hesitant to support this designation?

Question 5According to Dr Dave Anderson, how can this WHO designation be useful for parents?

Question 6What advice does Dr Dave Anderson give to parents who are worried about their children’s behaviour with video games?

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never allow children to socialize via video gamesmonitor length of time spent gamingchose age-appropriate gamestake notice of any signs of anxiety or depression and see if gaming is being used a way to cope

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