Video Game Addiction is now a diagnosis according to the World Health Organization. Learn how much is too much and how to balance video games and social activities to build social skills, self esteem, and skills building.

Video Gaming Addiction symptoms include:

  • Impaired control over gaming (frequency, intensity, duration)
  • Increased priority given to gaming
  • Continuation or escalation of gaming despite negative consequences

Check out this interview with President of Total Life Counseling Center & Child/Teen/Young Adult Counselor Jim West who helps children and adults with video game addiction. Share with a concerned friend or parent! Watch the video to get helpful tips to identify if it’s video gaming addiction.

For help with your teen or adult, licensed mental health counselor and president of Total Life Counseling Center can help via online counseling or in person.

Reference: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42541404

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