Neural Mechanisms Underlying Internet Gaming Disorder

Neural Mechanisms Underlying Internet Gaming Disorder

Internet Gaming Disorder

Internet Gaming Disorder: Theory, Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention is an informative and practical introduction to the topics of Internet gaming disorder and problematic gaming. This book provides mental health clinicians with hands-on assessment, prevention, and treatment techniques for clients with problematic gaming behaviors and Internet gaming disorder. It provides an overview of the existing research on epidemiology, risk and protective factors, and discusses the distinct cognitive features that distinguish gaming from gambling and other related activities and disorders. Clinicians will find interest in discussion of the latest developments in cognitive-behavioral approaches to gaming disorder as well as the best structure for clinical interviews. Included in clinical sections are details of the key indicators of harm and impairment associated with problem gaming and how these might present in clinical cases. Internet Gaming Disorder is strongly evidence-based, draws extensively upon the latest international research literature, and provides insights into the likely future developments in this emerging field both in terms of technological development and new research approaches. - Discusses the conceptual basis of Internet gaming disorder as a behavioral addiction - Provides screening approaches for measuring excessive gaming - Details a structured clinical interview approach for assessing gaming disorder - Provides evidence-based clinical strategies for prevention and treatment - Covers cognitive behavioral therapy and harm reduction strategies

Adolescent Addictions and Risky Behaviors: Implications for Health

Adolescence represents a critical period characterized by significant biological, psychological, and social transformations that profoundly influence an individuals future. This pivotal stage not only offers a prime opportunity to establish healthy lifestyle habits but also exposes young individuals to the potential acquisition of risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, with far-reaching consequences for their future wellbeing because during this stage, their brain is still developing. Adolescents are known for their impulsive decision-making tendencies, which become a notable risk factor within specific contexts. Understanding the complex interplay between these risk contexts and the behaviors exhibited during this phase is vital to comprehensively addressing adolescent health.