video game addiction
Quebec parents seek class action against creators of ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
The filing is on behalf of two plaintiffs — parents of Quebec children who are 10 and 15. Continue reading
Gamer charged after alleged assault of pregnant woman streamed online
A man that refused to stop playing Fortnite has been charged with the alleged assault of a 21-year-old woman after streaming the altercation online. Continue reading
Video game addiction listed as a mental health problem by WHO
Compulsive video-gaming is now listed as a mental health issue in the eyes of the World Health Organization. Continue reading
Video game addiction concerns mental health experts
Canadian mental health experts say video game addiction is a growing problem. Continue reading
Video game addiction to be named a mental health disorder
By Colton Praill Morning News Anchor
Parents were right. In 2018, the World Health Organization plans to make obsessive video game playing a mental health disorder. Continue reading
Gaming disorder could soon be a mental health condition, according to WHO
For the first time, the WHO is set to include a “gaming disorder” on its list of mental health conditions for its 11th International Classification of Disease (ICD) guidelines. Continue reading
Video game addiction, psychological distress rising among Ontario teens: study
A new survey suggests video game addiction and psychological distress are on the rise among Ontario middle and high school students. Continue reading