Internet Gaming Disorder falls under the Other category.

Internet Gaming Disorder

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Internet gaming disorder refers to a preoccupation with internet gaming that leads to significant impairment or distress as indicated by unsuccessful attempts to control gaming, a loss of interest in other hobbies, continued gaming despite psychosocial problems, or withdrawal symptoms.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Cognitive behavior therapy for reducing internet and gaming addiction symptoms

In this meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials in 1,115 participants with internet gaming disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) moderately reduced symptoms of internet and gaming addiction.

A cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for preventing gaming and internet use disorder