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Key Takeaways
The field ofaddictions researchcontinues to evolve.
The framework of addiction can help to understand behaviour, according to Wagage.
“Limiting his computer time, not videogame playing, impaired his quality of life,” she says.
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Time accountability is encouraged by Dr. Pratt.
“I dont, for example, have many colleagues who fully embrace the diagnosis,” he says.
Dr. Pratt highlights that it can be a band-aid approach to dealing with discomforts that need to be faced.
Dr. Pratt explains, “Most people I know who game excessively want to stop doing so.
Most people recognize when its a problem.
Many who suffer with a gaming addiction will not provide games to their children.”
“The patient and I consider ways in which one may distance from gaming,” he says.
While minimizing gaming, Glowiak highlights that he explores the eight dimensions of wellness with clients, i.e.
emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social.
Glowiak explains that as successes are attained, the incentive to game tends to go down.
“It is mentioned but not a formally named condition,” he says.
We have been increasingly relying on devices like laptops, smartphones, etc.
Group therapy may also be beneficial to find motivation and support, according to Dr. Parmar.
Dr. Parmar explains that learning to set boundaries can play a key role in managing misuse.
Ignorance does not facilitate insight."
“Play therapy embraces meeting children where they are and speaking their language,” she says.
Instead of labeling unfamiliar behaviors and connections as problematic, Altvater notes it would help to learn more.
Altvater says, “If we are proponents for technology, we will view it more positively.
If we are opponents of technology, we will view it more negatively.
Whether or not a diagnosis is provided, seeking support promptly may help to alleviate such concerns.
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