The rapid development of technology in the last decade has revealed new types of addiction. These are tablet, computer and phone addiction, as well as "game" addiction. New games are added to the digital environment every day and attract the attention of children, young people and adults. So what is this game addiction? DSM, which is the book defining mental health diseases, has included game addiction as a mental disease in DSM-5 since 2013. There are different types of computer games, such as single-player computer games or games with a chat environment with the participation of groups. Addiction to games can occur for many reasons, such as weak family ties, introversion, finding what you are looking for in games, or the wrong example set by your family. First of all, the family should look for the problem within itself. Can I be a good example for my child? It is very important to ask the question. Parents who constantly spend their time in front of the phone and computer naturally cause their children to enter the virtual world. Because the child is presented with wrong examples. When family members come home, they should chat more and engage in activities where they can spend time together. Of course, both adults and children will play games. The game will, in a way, support the child's imagination. However, games in the virtual game style should be with some time limits or access restrictions for the child. You must be clear and firm about limiting your child. Your practices should be daily and consistent. Only this way you can get positive feedback.
Game addiction can cause other problems. For example ; It can also cause mental illnesses such as depression, social phobia, anxiety, and extreme nervousness. Also physically; It can cause problems such as eye disorders, numbness in hands and feet, eating disorders and excessive weight gain. So what can families do? Our suggestions on the subject will be as follows; art, walks, social interactions, family events, etc. room for activities
- Giving the person new social skills,
- Satisfying by giving rewards for accessing the internet at certain times
- Application of relaxation techniques,
- Addressing and correcting negative automatic thoughts,
-Determining goals for Internet use and taking notes of activities that will replace the game.
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