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Internet Gaming Disorder in the DSM-5
Nancy M Petry1, Florian Rehbein, Chih-Hung Ko
1Calhoun Cardiology Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT, 06030-3944, USA, npetry@uchc.edu.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|July 29, 2015
Summary
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) proposes Internet gaming disorder as a condition for further study. Research explores its criteria, prevalence, risk factors, and potential treatments for this non-substance addiction.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
- Neuroscience
Background:
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) introduced Internet gaming disorder (IGD) in its research appendix.
- This reflects a growing debate on non-substance addictive disorders and their clinical recognition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the rationale and diagnostic criteria for IGD as presented in the DSM-5.
- To review current international research on IGD, including prevalence, risk factors, and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on Internet gaming disorder.
- Analysis of diagnostic criteria and assessment methods proposed by DSM-5.
- Synthesis of research on prevalence, demographics, psychiatric comorbidities, neurobiology, and treatment.
Main Results:
- DSM-5 includes IGD in "Conditions for Further Study" with specific diagnostic criteria.
- International research indicates varying prevalence rates and identifies demographic, psychiatric, and neurobiological risk factors.
- Promising treatment approaches are emerging, though further research is needed.
Conclusions:
- IGD is a significant area of research with a defined set of diagnostic criteria for further study.
- Comprehensive research on prevalence, risk factors, and treatment is crucial before official recognition.
- Understanding IGD is vital for addressing behavioral addictions in mental health.
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