Parents the World Health Organization has officially stated that addiction to video games is a mental health issue. Many parents have felt it was a mental health issue for years. Today the WHO finally took the step to formally declare it a mental health issue.
I have heard many parents report how violent their teenager becomes without their video games. I have also had teenagers tell me they would become violent if their parents removed their games. I believe the WHO made the right decision.
Watch this segment of GMA on ABC news to learn more. ‘Gaming disorder’ now designated as mental health condition https://youtu.be/axG1tLdutmY via @YouTube