A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IDEA OF VIDEO GAME ADDICTION

Monday, August 18, 2014


By Jamaal Ryan

On October this year, all mental health facilities in the U.S. will be mandated to utilize the fifth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM 5), the next iteration of the diagnostic assessment tool psychiatric professionals use to determine and diagnose individuals suffering from mental health symptoms. The significant changes that will come about include moving away the multiaxial model (Axis I-V) which is currently broken down into primary diagnosis, personality disorder, physical health, environmental stressors, and what is called their Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) categories. Other changes that will occur include the rebranding or rephrasing of certain diagnosis, along with the addition of new ones. Among the new additions will be Internet Gaming Disorder. Read more.

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