Video game addiction is a mental health disorder, World Health Organization says.
LONDON, June 18 - Many parents already have concerns, but some may now have a new argument for limiting their children's 'screen time' — addiction to video games has been recognized by World Health Organization as a mental health disorder.
He stressed that only a small minority of people who play digital and video games would develop a problem, but said recognition of early warning signs may help prevent it. It added that the"educational, therapeutic, and recreational value" of games was well-founded and widely recognized and urged the WHO to reconsider.
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