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WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - Jiggly - 01-14-2018
I was going to share this in the A&M sections, since I found this on an anime news website, but I guess this isn't specific to just Japanese culture.
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We all know someone who spends more time than seems advisable on video games. Gaming can be an innocent hobby, but when it becomes all-consuming, people's health and lives are in danger. As an extreme example, a South Korean child died of malnutrition in 2010 while her parents were raising a virtual child. Gamers, including a Taiwanese man in 2015, have also died after extended gaming sessions with insufficient breaks. However, gaming addiction is still not recognized as a medical condition in many countries.
To acknowledge the problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) will include the condition of "gaming disorder" in its 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic guide. The upcoming edition of the document is currently under revision, and WHO plans to release it this year.
The document draft describes the condition as recurring gaming behavior that becomes so severe that it takes "precedence over other life interests." Some countries have already identified the condition as a health issue and offer addiction clinics to treat excessive gaming.I can imagine many parents choosing to diagnose their kids with this improperly. The article talks about how parents can be a cause for concern with enthusiastic gaming children. This was an interesting read. Thoughts?
RE: WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - mothered - 01-14-2018
If the child Is at a very young age, I believe parents should monitor any Irregularities that are causing a significant negative Impact on their child's health. This not only applies to gaming, but with all facets the child Is engaged In.
Prior to adulthood, a child Is the parent's responsibility and there's no excuse for neglect.
RE: WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - Jiggly - 01-14-2018
(01-14-2018, 02:47 AM)mothered Wrote: If the child Is at a very young age, I believe parents should monitor any Irregularities that are causing a significant negative Impact on their child's health. This not only applies to gaming, but with all facets the child Is engaged In.
Prior to adulthood, a child Is the parent's responsibility and there's no excuse for neglect.
I often find myself in agreement with you, and this occasion is no exception. However, there's no formal qualification for being a parent, unfortunately xD Though, that is no excuse for neglect.
RE: WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - mothered - 01-14-2018
(01-14-2018, 12:55 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I often find myself in agreement with you, and this occasion is no exception. However, there's no formal qualification for being a parent, unfortunately xD Though, that is no excuse for neglect.
On topic of this thread, It can be difficult for parents to monitor their child's behavior and Identify symptoms consistent with health-related Issues.
It's quite normal to assume that a child who spends his/her time In a controlled environment at home, Is a lot better/safer than those who party all night on most days of the week. But In this case, It "how" the time Is spent, rather than where.
RE: WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - headass - 01-15-2018
Well. I guess it's only mentioning the endless hours of no sleep gaming.
RE: WHO to Recognize 'Gaming Disorder' as Mental Health Condition - Jiggly - 01-15-2018
(01-14-2018, 01:26 PM)mothered Wrote:(01-14-2018, 12:55 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I often find myself in agreement with you, and this occasion is no exception. However, there's no formal qualification for being a parent, unfortunately xD Though, that is no excuse for neglect.
On topic of this thread, It can be difficult for parents to monitor their child's behavior and Identify symptoms consistent with health-related Issues.
It's quite normal to assume that a child who spends his/her time In a controlled environment at home, Is a lot better/safer than those who party all night on most days of the week. But In this case, It "how" the time Is spent, rather than where.
I believe the diagnosis specified psychological processes. Which may explain said "how" better than parents assumptions.
(01-15-2018, 03:46 AM)headass Wrote: Well. I guess it's only mentioning the endless hours of no sleep gaming.
No, diagnosis talks about more than behavior.