Gaming is NOT a disease
Certain psychology “experts” (along with ignorant parents) believe that Internet use, particularly Gaming, is some type of a psychological disease. Lobbying the Government (and also possibly Insurance Companies) just so they can claim compensation to supposedly “treat” the so-called addicts.
Psychiatrists and psychologists receiving calls for help from distressed families believe addiction to the internet and computer games will soon be listed as a mental disorder.
School children and young adults are becoming so dangerously hooked on computer games that they are being offered live-in treatment at psychiatric facilities.
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Dr Tam said.
“There is no diagnosis for the condition yet. When that happens we would like to get it Medicare-reimbursed.”
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“It (computer addiction) is still very undercover here. We would like to do something about it,” he said.
“The next step is getting it listed as a new disorder.”
For the condition to be recognised it must be listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychological Association.
— Medicate rebate call for sick web gamers, MyZOO (Optus.com.au news)
I guess Dr. Tam and his little clique aren’t aware of the benefits of on-line social gaming. Rather than punish and label the masses for communicating and socialising on the internet, Why not just congratulate them on all the hard work and effort they’ve put in and work with them to ensure other aspects of their lives aren’t neglected?
1 year ago