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Rumination and Video Gaming: Breaking the Mental Loop in Addiction

by Michael Pachos on 26.09.2026 Comments (0)

Explore how rumination and video gaming create a mental loop in addiction. Learn practical strategies to break the cycle and regain control.

Rumination and Video Gaming: Breaking the Mental Loop

by Michael Pachos on 26.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how video gaming can fuel mental loops of rumination. Learn to distinguish healthy immersion from avoidant grinding and regain control over your mental energy.

Assessing Craving in Gaming Disorder: Validated Scales and Diagnostic Questions

by Michael Pachos on 25.09.2026 Comments (0)

Learn how to accurately assess craving in Gaming Disorder using validated scales like the GCS and QF-Craving. Understand the difference between engagement and pathological urge.

Cue Reactivity in Gamers: What fMRI Scans Reveal About Brain Wiring

by Michael Pachos on 24.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how fMRI scans reveal the intense cue reactivity in gamers' brains. Learn why game triggers hijack your dopamine system and how to manage these neurological responses.

Rebuilding Social Skills After Quitting Video Games: A Practical Guide

by Michael Pachos on 23.09.2026 Comments (0)

Quit gaming but feel socially rusty? Learn how to rebuild social skills, overcome dopamine crashes, and navigate real-life interactions with practical steps.

Parental Relationship Quality: How Family Dynamics Influence Addiction Risk

by Michael Pachos on 22.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how parental relationship quality impacts addiction risk. Learn why family conflict, not just genetics, drives substance use, and find practical tips to build resilient family dynamics.

School-Based Crisis Services: How Schools Help Students in Distress

by Michael Pachos on 21.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover how school-based crisis services provide immediate mental health support to students. Learn about the roles of counselors, psychologists, and social workers in preventing academic disruption and promoting emotional well-being.

Online Harassment Spilling into Real Life: Safety Planning

by Michael Pachos on 20.09.2026 Comments (0)

Online harassment often spills into real life, turning digital threats into physical safety concerns. Learn practical safety planning strategies, from auditing your digital footprint to securing your home and documenting evidence.

Phone Downgrade Strategies to Reduce Mobile Gaming

by Michael Pachos on 19.09.2026 Comments (0)

Struggling with mobile gaming addiction? Learn practical phone downgrade strategies to reduce screen time. From software tweaks to hardware swaps, discover how to regain control.

FIFA Ultimate Team Loot Boxes: A Gambling Case Study

by Michael Pachos on 18.09.2026 Comments (0)

Explore how FIFA Ultimate Team's loot box mechanics mirror gambling psychology. We analyze EA Sports' monetization strategies, legal battles, and the impact on player experience.

Internet Gaming Disorder vs Gaming Disorder: DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 Explained

by Michael Pachos on 17.09.2026 Comments (0)

Discover the key differences between DSM-5-TR's Internet Gaming Disorder and ICD-11's Gaming Disorder. Learn how these definitions affect diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage.

Global Gaming Addiction Statistics: How Many People Are Affected Worldwide

by Michael Pachos on 16.09.2026 Comments (0)

Explore the latest global gaming addiction statistics, including WHO definitions, prevalence rates by region, and risk factors. Learn how many people are affected and what signs to watch for.