Gaming Disorder Will Soon Be Recognized As A Disease

Having “Gaming Disorder” added to the official list of diseases will mean that it will now be recognized by doctors as well as insurance companies.

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“Gaming Disorder” will be added to the official list of diseases by the World Health Organization sometime next year.

WXOW 19 reported that the symptoms of Gaming Disorder include; the inability to control when, and how, to play video games.

This doesn’t mean that playing video games in general is a problem, it all depends on why, and how much someone plays.

“A red flag is when someone chooses games over other interests in life, and keeps playing despite negative consequences.”

Having this added to the official list of diseases will mean that it will now be recognized by doctors as well as insurance companies.