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Game On or Game Over?
An Introduction to Video Game Addiction

Game On or Game Over? An Introduction to Video Game Addiction

Game On or Game Over? An Introduction to Video Game Addiction

Game On or Game Over?
An Introduction to Video
Game Addiction

Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?

Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?

Ready to level up your practice for the digital age?

Learn to identify signs, understand underlying mechanisms, assess impact, and develop prevention/intervention strategies. Equip yourself to address and support individuals struggling with video game addiction.

Learn to identify signs, understand underlying mechanisms, assess impact, and develop prevention/intervention strategies. Equip yourself to address and support individuals struggling with video game addiction.

Learn to identify signs, understand underlying mechanisms, assess impact, and develop prevention/intervention strategies. Equip yourself to address and support individuals struggling with video game addiction.

Course Details

Course Details

Course Details

Format: Asynchronous

Format: Asynchronous

Level: Intermediate

Level: Intermediate

Est. time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Est. time: 1 hour 30 minutes

CE credits: 1.5

CE credits: 1.5

Quizzes: 1

Quizzes: 1

HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.

HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.

HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.

We encourage you to check with your credentialing body or state board to ensure our courses meet your specific licensing or renewal requirements. Acceptance may vary by jurisdiction.

We encourage you to check with your credentialing body or state board to ensure our courses meet your specific licensing or renewal requirements. Acceptance may vary by jurisdiction.

Course Overview

This introductory course on video game addiction is crafted for individuals interested in understanding this modern challenge, without the need for a background in mental health. Participants will be guided through the fundamental concepts of video game addiction, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on individuals and society. The course provides an accessible overview of how video game addiction develops, its differences from other types of addiction, and basic strategies for managing and addressing it in everyday contexts. By the end of this course, attendees will have a solid foundation in recognizing video game addiction and be better prepared to support friends, family members, or others who might be struggling with this issue.

Course Overview

This introductory course on video game addiction is crafted for individuals interested in understanding this modern challenge, without the need for a background in mental health. Participants will be guided through the fundamental concepts of video game addiction, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on individuals and society. The course provides an accessible overview of how video game addiction develops, its differences from other types of addiction, and basic strategies for managing and addressing it in everyday contexts. By the end of this course, attendees will have a solid foundation in recognizing video game addiction and be better prepared to support friends, family members, or others who might be struggling with this issue.

Course Overview

This introductory course on video game addiction is crafted for individuals interested in understanding this modern challenge, without the need for a background in mental health. Participants will be guided through the fundamental concepts of video game addiction, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on individuals and society. The course provides an accessible overview of how video game addiction develops, its differences from other types of addiction, and basic strategies for managing and addressing it in everyday contexts. By the end of this course, attendees will have a solid foundation in recognizing video game addiction and be better prepared to support friends, family members, or others who might be struggling with this issue.

Course Overview

This introductory course on video game addiction is crafted for individuals interested in understanding this modern challenge, without the need for a background in mental health. Participants will be guided through the fundamental concepts of video game addiction, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on individuals and society. The course provides an accessible overview of how video game addiction develops, its differences from other types of addiction, and basic strategies for managing and addressing it in everyday contexts. By the end of this course, attendees will have a solid foundation in recognizing video game addiction and be better prepared to support friends, family members, or others who might be struggling with this issue.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Identify the signs and symptoms of video game addiction, and be able to distinguish between moderate and problematic gaming behavior.

Identify the signs and symptoms of video game addiction, and be able to distinguish between moderate and problematic gaming behavior.

Develop strategies for preventing or overcoming video game addiction, including setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking professional support if necessary.

Develop strategies for preventing or overcoming video game addiction, including setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking professional support if necessary.

Evaluate the impact of video game addiction on personal and social well-being, including relationships, academic/work performance, and mental health.

Evaluate the impact of video game addiction on personal and social well-being, including relationships, academic/work performance, and mental health.

Examine the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind video game addiction, including the role of dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain.

Examine the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind video game addiction, including the role of dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain.

Identify the signs and symptoms of video game addiction, and be able to distinguish between moderate and problematic gaming behavior.

Develop strategies for preventing or overcoming video game addiction, including setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking professional support if necessary.

Evaluate the impact of video game addiction on personal and social well-being, including relationships, academic/work performance, and mental health.

Examine the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind video game addiction, including the role of dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain.

Who Should Take This Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:

Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction

Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction

Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction

Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health

Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health

Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health

Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities

Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities

Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities

Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults

Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults

Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults

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Meet Your Instructors

Meet Your Instructors

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