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Tryhaptaward 05/26/19 9:31:21 PM #1: |
The WHO adds "gaming disorder" to its database of diseases. - Eddie Makuch - Gamespot STAFF
The World Health Organization, the public health division of the United Nations, has officially added "gaming disorder" to its registry of officially recognized diseases. This happened over the weekend when the WHO officially adopted the 11th revision of its International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11). All 194 members of the WHO voted unanimously to adopt the revision. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gaming-disorder-is-a-disease-world-health-organiza/1100-6467163/ Do you agree with the WHO or the Industry? ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Fossil 05/28/19 8:56:37 AM #2: |
lol, everything is a disorder these days. Gotta blame something on our shitty habits and lack of responsibility.
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Musourenka 05/28/19 8:59:17 AM #3: |
Gaming Abuse Disorder would have been better, as the description suggests an addiction akin to Substance Abuse.
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eston 05/28/19 9:00:04 AM #4: |
Seems a little vague tbqh
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SSJCAT 05/28/19 9:02:36 AM #5: |
"There is significant debate among medical and professionals about today's WHO action. We are concerned they reached their conclusion without the consensus of the academic community," reads a line from the statement. "The consequences of today's action could be far-reaching, unintended, and to the detriment of those in need of genuine help." um well thats dangerous precedent --- PSN: SUPER_KITTY_JAM FC: SW-2262-4005-7054 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Alpha218 05/28/19 9:03:58 AM #6: |
Gamers rise up
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CyricZ 05/28/19 9:06:06 AM #7: |
According to the WHO, "gaming disorder" is characterized by a "pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour" online or offline. The official description goes on to say that gaming disorders can include the following: "1) impaired control over gaming (e.g., onset, frequency, intensity, duration, termination, context); 2) increasing priority given to gaming to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other life interests and daily activities; and 3) continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences." I saw a doctor on Twitter chime in on this, defending it by stating that it's not about "playing a lot". It's about when games interfere with important life stuff, like one's job or family. --- CyricZ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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eston 05/28/19 9:08:13 AM #8: |
CyricZ posted...
I saw a doctor on Twitter chime in on this, defending it by stating that it's not about "playing a lot". It's about when games interfere with important life stuff, like one's job or family. Only if it happens for more than a year though. Less than that and you don't have a disorder >_> --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Fam_Fam 05/28/19 9:13:32 AM #9: |
this is a legit thing
it's like any addiction. if it messes up other aspects of a healthy lifestyle, its a problem ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Reis 05/28/19 9:14:13 AM #10: |
gamers are a disease so this makes perfect sense
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CyricZ 05/28/19 9:15:43 AM #11: |
eston posted...
CyricZ posted...I saw a doctor on Twitter chime in on this, defending it by stating that it's not about "playing a lot". It's about when games interfere with important life stuff, like one's job or family. That is true. --- CyricZ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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COVxy 05/28/19 9:26:18 AM #12: |
I imagine that keep the lines drawn between a strong habit formation and a substance dependency would be medically beneficial. *shrug*
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UltimaW 05/28/19 9:29:26 AM #13: |
Its all the gang weed the kids are slonking these day.
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