van den Brink, Wim (2017) ICD-11 Gaming Disorder: Needed and just in time or dangerous and much too early? Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 6 (3). pp. 290-292. ISSN 2062-5871
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Abstract
In their debate contribution, Aarseth et al. (2016) strongly argue against the proposal of WHO ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th revision) to include Gaming Disorder as a new diagnostic category emphasizing the fact that no consensus exists on the definition and the risk that gaming will be demonized and gamers stigmatized resulting in a tsunami of false positive referrals to treatment. In this commentary, it is argued that gaming is indeed just another relatively innocent recreational activity with only a small minority losing control resulting in gaming-related problems. It is also argued that – despite a lack of full consensus on the diagnostic criteria – there are clear indications that Gaming Disorder is a relevant clinical entity worldwide and that official recognition as a mental disorder is urgently needed to facilitate the further development, accessibility, and reimbursement of the treatment.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > BF Psychology / lélektan |
| Depositing User: | László Sallai-Tóth |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2017 07:46 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Apr 2023 06:46 |
| URI: | http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/65021 |
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