An analysis of Gaming Disorder's Cause, Impact and Therapy

Abstract

With the development of the Internet, online games, as one of the most common and popular entertainment, have become something that most people become addicted to, then a mental illness called gaming disorder appears. In this paper, the authors summarize the causes, impacts, and therapies of gaming disorder by reading and analyzing relevant materials. The causes of gaming disorder include game design, psychological aspect, and social aspect. Gaming disorder can have negative impacts on people’s health, including physical health and mental health. Although gaming disorder can have many negative effects on people’s health and life, fortunately, it can be treated with therapies including Self-Regulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family-based Interventions.