Worried about your child’s gaming habits and behaviors?Gaming addiction — known as “gaming disorder” and (conceptualized as) “internet gaming disorder” in the ICD-11 and the DSM-5, respectively — affects about 3% of people worldwide.1 Among people with ADHD, that percentage trends higher, according to research.23Like other forms of addiction, gaming addiction can affect functioning in multiple areas of life, from academic performance to friendships to finances.
Gaming addiction is treatable; help exists in the form of support groups, talk therapy, and treatment centers dedicated to problematic or disordered screen use.If you are concerned about your child’s behaviors around gaming, answer the questions below and share the results with a licensed mental health professional.This self-test was adapted from criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and in the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision.
It is designed to screen for the possibility of gaming disorder, and it is intended for personal use only. This test is not intended as a diagnostic tool.Time is Up!
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