Compulsive traits are tendencies to repeat patterned behaviors. They are often seen in psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction and eating disorders. However, ...

From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnight, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive or — worse — spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder ...

Video games like Fortnite and Candy Crush may be just as addictive as cocaine for some gamers, according to the World Health Organization. They have classified "gaming disorder" as a mental health ...

Prescription video games are emerging as digital therapeutics, helping children with ADHD, teens with depression and even patients managing chronic treatment. The next frontier of digital medicine isn ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are marked by early changes in brain development, resulting in lifelong ...