By Monica Slanik, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Classified as: exercise, Gaming, video games
Published on: 30 Jan 2020

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 this decision, various experts in education, law and psychology have been consulted for their opinions.

Classified as: video game addiction, disease, WHO, Gaming, psychology, IHDW
Published on: 6 Apr 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 and titled "Opinion: Gaming disorder should not be dismissed".

Classified as: Gaming, parenting, IHDW
Published on: 30 Jan 2018
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