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- Treatment and prevention professionals urged to combat the use of violent video games
Video games can be a source of relaxation for some individuals. more...
- Research shows that video games may cause depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
A study from Iowa State University shows that video game addiction may exist globally and that greater amounts of gaming may lead to lower social competence and greater impulsivity, the Billings Gazette reports more...
- Proposed legislation aims to prevent the sale of violent video games
Lawmakers in California are currently attempting to ban violent video games from reaching individuals under age 18, the California State Fullerton student-run newspaper, Daily Titan reports. more...
- Video game addiction affects boys and girls differently
Video game addiction, which is not formally recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, may be linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and poor time management skills, Psyche Central reports. more...
- Researchers find that video games not as harmful as previously reported
In a recent study by Yale University School of Medicine found no association between video games and negative health behaviors, particularly in boys, reports Health Day. more...
- Effects of video game addiction becoming more known among parents and teens
Experts say that video game addiction is a growing trend among teens and young adults, according to Coast Report. While the condition is relatively, more cases have recently come to light. more...
- Addiction to violent video games can lead to prolonged aggression
Although video game addiction is not currently considered a mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, it is a growing problem that currently affects 8.5 percent of youths under the age of 12, according to MyAddiction.com. more...