Is video game addiction a disease? Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky weighs in

Published: 6 April 2018

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to classify video game addiction as a disease, according to a June redefinition of their International Classification of Diseases (ICD). In the wake of...

"Gaming disorder can result in serious negative consequences," writes Dr. Derevensky in special to Montreal Gazette

Published: 30 January 2018

Jeffrey Derevensky, James McGill Professor and Chair with our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has composed a special article to the Montreal Gazette, published Jan. 29, 2018...

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