How to get ahead of the game to treat problem gamers

aming addiction plays havoc with the lives of millions of gamers around the world – we need to expand treatment options in New Zealand, says Jennifer Jiyun Park.

Video gaming occupies two contrasting public perceptions. It is widely embraced as a beloved hobby, yet also seen as a source of harm. As games become more sophisticated, encouraging longer and more frequent play, a growing number of individuals are swept up to the point of losing control.

Jennifer Jiyun Park is a doctoral candidate, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland

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