Gaming Disorder 101: How to Distinguish Passion from Problem

Gaming disorder is a condition recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is included in the ICD-11. While gaming disorder is increasingly discussed in popular media, it is often done so without a strong scientific underpinning. This session provides a review of current evidence behind best practices for gaming disorder identification, treatment, prevalence, and risk factors associated with gaming disorder development. Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Define five risk factors for gaming disorder

2. Identify at-risk gamers with validated screening tools

3. Apply harm reduction and treatment strategies for problematic gaming

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