Internet Gaming disorder [for parents and teachers]
- 1 Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
The introduction and overview can be found here
Disclaimer:We have compiled this information to the best of our knowledge based on current scientific literature (as of May 2026). However, we do not provide diagnosis or treatment recommendations. If you notice any mental health concerns in yourself or in a child or adolescent in your care, please consult a medical doctor.
Internet Gaming Disorder describes a loss of control over gaming (online or offline), that negatively affects daily life with strong cravings, tolerance building and withdrawal symptoms and may lead to everyday impairments and severe suffering, such as social isolation, anxiety or depression. CBT and family-based interventions are the most common treatments, rather than pharmacological approaches (Pogarell et al. (2023).
16 June 2026
- author = {Perlea, Victor and Mayer, Gwendolyn},
- title = {Internet Gaming disorder [for parents and teachers]},
- year = {2026},
- date = {June 16, 2026},
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