New rules introduced in China have once again curtailed the level of gaming for anyone under the age of 18. With a gaming regulator first introduced in 2018, the Chinese government has long been a ...

Play has always been part of humanity, carrying lightness, imagination, and joy. But when fun loses balance, “Patia” emerges: ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular ...

The Central government’s recent ban on RMGs seeks to slam shut a digital Pandora’s box, but for thousands of debt-ridden families, the damage is done. Behind the colourful interfaces, ...

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Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods. https://p.dw.com/p/4xb7v ...

Parents are being warned to be vigilant for the tell-tale signs of a gaming addiction in their children. Health professionals are stressing the need to catch these warning signs early to mitigate the ...

The decision by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to classify gaming addiction as a mental disorder is on balance the correct decision, a psychiatrist has said. Prof Brendan Kelly said it was ...

With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — ...