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Infographic titled "Decoding Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)" explains that IGD is a behavioral addiction similar to substance addiction, with 4.6% prevalence in teens. Boys are nearly twice as likely to be affected. Key signs include giving up other activities, playing despite problems, and negative consequences. Risks include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and using gaming as an escape. Protective factors include self-esteem, education, and life satisfaction. Negative impacts include lower academic performance, worsening mental health, and brain/body overload. Central image shows a brain with a game controller.

Infographic titled "Decoding Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)" explains that IGD is a behavioral addiction similar to substance addiction, with 4.6% prevalence in teens. Boys are nearly twice as likely to be affected. Key signs include giving up other activities, playing despite problems, and negative consequences. Risks include depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and using gaming as an escape. Protective factors include self-esteem, education, and life satisfaction. Negative impacts include lower academic performance, worsening mental health, and brain/body overload. Central image shows a brain with a game controller.

Teenage Video Game Addiction

🎮 Is Your Teen Gaming or Grieving? Excerpt: We often ask how many hours our kids are playing. But the more important question might be: “What are they escaping from?” Internet Gaming Disorder is more than a discipline issue — it’s a recognised mental health condition. Behind the screen, your child may be trying to regulate overwhelming emotions, fill a gap in connection, or cope with distress they don’t have the words for.

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

4 hours ago3 min read

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