Gaming Addiction Is a Mental Disorder: Recognize the Warning Signs
The use of technology, including gadgets, should be viewed as a positive innovation that supports daily human life. Therefore, gadgets should not be regarded solely as a source of problems. However, addictive behavior related to excessive gadget and gaming use has become a global concern. In Indonesia, several serious incidents have occurred as a result […]
Tips for Preventing Gadget and Gaming Addiction
Gadget and gaming addiction has become a serious global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified excessive gaming behavior as a mental health condition known as gaming disorder. A mental health practitioner from Atma Jaya University, Dr. Eva Suryani, SpKJ, explains that the consequences of behavioral addiction can be divided into two categories: […]
WHO Officially Classifies Gaming Addiction as a Mental Disorder
After careful consideration, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming addiction, also known as gaming disorder, as a mental health condition. This decision was made after WHO included gaming addiction in the latest version of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) on Monday, June 18, 2018. The ICD is a system issued […]
