{"product_id":"internet-gaming-disorder","title":"Internet Gaming Disorder","description":"With an estimated 3.3 billion gamers globally and an                        industry valued at nearly $300 billion, video games represent the                        fastest-growing form of entertainment—outpacing traditional sports, music,                        and movies combined. Although gaming can foster community and personal                        enrichment, it also carries the risk of internet gaming disorder (IGD), a                        behavioral addiction marked by impaired control over gaming, prioritization                        of gaming over other activities, and continued play despite negative                        consequences.   Internet Gaming Disorder: A Clinical Strategy Guide                            for Providers, Parents, and Players is the first and most                        comprehensive interdisciplinary resource on the diagnosis, treatment, and                        cultural context of IGD. Written by psychiatrists with expertise spanning                        child and adolescent, addiction, forensic, and geriatric psychiatry, this                        volume offers a holistic view of the benefits and problems associated with                        gaming.   Accessible yet clinically rigorous, this guide explores                        • Medical and psychiatric comorbidities associated with IGD• The                        risk of online exploitation• Gaming's impact across diverse                        populations, including children and adolescents, older adults, and LGBTQ+                        individuals• The intersection of gaming with social media and                        real-world violence• The latest evidence-based interventions, from                        pharmacological treatments to cognitive-behavioral therapy and family-based                        strategies Further chapters delve into the ethical dimensions of                        gaming, the future of immersive technologies, and how video games are                        emerging as therapeutic tools. Each section integrates clinical insight with                        real-world examples, offering case studies, key clinical points, and                        practice questions to reinforce learning. Equally valuable for clinicians,                        families, and gamers, Internet Gaming Disorder provides practical strategies                        for setting healthy boundaries, recognizing warning signs, and engaging with                        video games in a balanced, rewarding way.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495543349621,"sku":"9798894551432","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/internet-gaming-disorder","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}