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Silicon Valley by Noah Cameron-Fox https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6 Gaming Addiction by Noah en-us 2019-09-18 22:27:28 UTC 2019-09-24 00:42:49 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Gaming Addiction? 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386273889 Video game addiction, also known as gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder, is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games. Although it is not yet recognised by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, video game addiction is a very real problem for many people. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), this mental health disorder is characterized by giving priority to gaming, despite the consequences in the person’s social life, work life and the degrading mental condition.]]> 2019-09-18 22:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386273889 Why is Gaming Addiction an issue? 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386274146 Players may play many hours per day, neglect personal hygiene, gain or lose significant weight due to playing, disrupt sleep patterns to play resulting in sleep deprivation, and others. The average game playing was 4.6 nights per week, which adds up to an average bedtime delay of 101 minutes. Video games can negatively affect the brain, memory and vision. They can cause stress, anxiety, and even isolation if the addiction gets severe enough. ]]> 2019-09-18 22:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386274146 Video on what Gaming Addiction is 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386275171 This video explains what Gaming Addiction is]]> 2019-09-18 22:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386275171 How are people affected by Gaming Addiction? 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386276428 Many describe video game addiction to be a global mental health problem, and that gamers who gain characteristics of addiction show decreased functioning in school, family, occupational and social domains of their lives. For example, someone addicted to video games will often avoid sleeping or eating proper meals in order to continue gaming. Some games can even make people violent with violent games being tied to violent behaviour, but to varying degrees. About 67% of Americans, or roughly 211 million people, play video games on at least one type of device, with more than half of those who game that play on multiple platforms.

]]> 2019-09-18 22:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386276428 Gaming Addiction 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386277557 Someone suffering from Gaming Addiction]]> 2019-09-18 22:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386277557 What can be done to prevent Gaming Addiction from being a problem? 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386334876 As a growing concern of video game addiction, the use of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, twelve-step programs, and use of continuing developing treatment enhancements have proven to show signs of the decrease the side effect of the addiction of video games. The drug works in a way that changes the brain’s chemistry and helps to decrease cravings for video game play. According to addictionblog.com, bupropian is one medication that has been used recently to treat this type of disorder. Though it has been proven to be fairly effective, this option may not be for everyone.]]> 2019-09-19 02:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386334876 More Gaming Addiction 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386336737 Another person suffering from Gaming Addiction]]> 2019-09-19 02:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386336737 Video on how to break your Gaming Addiction 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386339523 This video shows how to break your Gaming Addiction]]> 2019-09-19 02:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386339523 How/where can people affected by Gaming Addiction seek help OR how is Gaming Addiction a positive/negative impact on society? 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386339921 Seek help:
Treatment for video game addiction is similar to that for other addictions. Counselling and behaviour modification are the primary means of treating addicted gamers. Together, individual and family counselling are powerful treatment tools. Wilderness therapy is an alternative treatment for video game addiction. Inpatient treatment for addicted gamers is best for those who need to leave their environment altogether for a time in order to heal. For more severe cases, you may want to seek the help of a treatment facility who specialises in video game addiction.

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A study conducted at the University of Toronto found that people who play video games often have a heightened sense of hand-eye coordination or coordination in general. Certain video games—such as action video games—can change reaction time.

]]> 2019-09-19 02:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386339921 Bibliography 191982 https://padlet.com/191982/ev12eafoonv6/wish/386929578 1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_addiction
2. https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/video-game-addiction/

3. https://www.creditdonkey.com/negative-effect-video-games.html

4. https://www.qriyo.com/blog/deadliest-disadvantages-of-video-games-who/

5. https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/ways-video-games-are-bad-for-your-health#slide=1

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xipWMACA0fE

7. https://newatlas.com/special-report-gaming-addiction/13297/

8. https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/how-many-people-play-games-in-the-u-s-1202936332/
9. https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/7-ways-to-manage-your-child-s-video-or-computer-game-addiction

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWITEnKC-8

11. https://gamequitters.com/video-game-addiction-signs-symptoms-causes-and-effects/

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