Great blog Lisa! The information you have provided is really helpful in terms of navigating many of the conversations related to the inclusion of gaming disorder as an official diagnosis. I am curious about your response to those that may wonder whether excessive gaming is really just a symptom of another issue (i.e. depression).
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