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 ...

A teenager in Thailand recently died from a stroke following a marathon-long computer gaming session. The service has been ...

Excessive gaming disrupts teens' sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford's Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

Playing video games may seem like a harmless way to unwind after a long day at work or school. However, gameplay can sometimes dip into something deeper and more consuming. As gaming technology has ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new lawsuit has been filed against Roblox, Microsoft and Epic Games, accusing them of encouraging addiction.

The cover of "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" beside author Alok Kanojia. (Courtesy) A new Pew Research Center study found 85% of teenagers ages 13 to 17 say they play video games. But while they can ...

LOW COST INSULIN. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS MORNING, YOUR BRAIN ON VIDEO GAMES. THERE IS SOME GROWING EVIDENCE THAT PEOPLE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO PLAYING. AND HERE TO EXPLAIN IS DOCTOR KYLE ...

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 ...

The New Hampshire Council for Responsible Gaming was launched April 10, 2026, to aim to reduce the harms of problem gambling and encourage responsible betting.

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 ...