gaming addiction

Unlock a deeper understanding of male mental health, gaming addiction, and the transformative role fathers can play in their sons' lives. Dr. Agam Dhawan, a seasoned psychiatrist specializing in the field, helps us navigate through the complexities of video game addiction, its impact on young men, and the broader implications on their mental health. We challenge societal stigmas, advocating for the importance of open dialogues about mental health, the power of fostering individual identities, and the need for fathers and mentors to step in and guide our sons through these challenges.

We delve into the unique journey each father and son pair embarks on, highlighting the importance of experiential learning and connection. Debunking the myths around traditional therapy, we emphasize the need for a more tailored, experiential approach. Fathers and mentors, you have the power to help your sons navigate their gaming habits, and in the process, foster stronger relationships and a healthier mindset. We share insightful strategies on how to replace addictive behaviours with positive habits, challenge our sons to strive for rewards, and the role negotiation plays in their lives.

Lastly, we shed light on the bright side of video gaming - it's not just an entertainment outlet but can serve as a powerful tool for social connection and communication. We share personal experiences where gaming has bridged gaps, nurtured relationships, and even brought families together. Listen in to this crucial conversation on gaming addiction, the importance of active fatherhood, and the potential of gaming as a communication tool. For fathers, mentors, and anyone interested in understanding male mental health and gaming addiction, this is the conversation you've been waiting for.

Key moments in this video:

04:35 Dr. Agam's Personal Experience with Video Game Addiction

07:15 The Evolution of Video Games and Their Impact

09:15 Understanding the Root Causes of Video Game Addiction

11:05 The Role of Family in Addressing Video Game Addiction

21:00 Understanding Male Mental Health and Video Game Addiction

22:56 Creating Experiences for Young Men to Feel Empowered

25:27 The Power of Gaming and Challenges

26:28 Understanding Video Game Addiction

26:47 Strategies to Overcome Gaming Addiction

28:19 The Role of Pain in Change

29:58 The Importance of Replacing Negative Habits

31:14 The Impact of ADHD on Gaming

35:20 The Positive Aspects of Gaming

41:23 The Role of Responsibility and Ownership

45:27 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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27.10.23
What Happens Next?
Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91

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Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial element of the human experience.

This week, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests explore different forms of escapism, from pseudo-nostalgia, to live action role-playing and video games, to reality TV.

Author Michael W Clune makes a vital distinction between healthy escapism and addiction.

Monash University Business School Associate Professor Davide Orazi explains the appeal of pseudo-nostalgia and live action role-playing.

Cultural critic Dr Clem Bastow discusses the ways we can use escapism to learn about ourselves.

Monash Arts lecturer Dr Whitney Monaghan argues that we bring our full selves into our interactions with media. Are we really escaping anything after all?

A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.

Learn more:

• When worlds collide: What happens when you return from an extraordinary experience?
• Game on: Unravelling the bright and dark sides of online gaming
• How video games can promote empathic learning in children

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20.10.23
What Happens Next?
What Are We Trying to Escape? | 90

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“What Happens Next?” returns with a new topic: escapism. From pseudo-nostalgia that transports us to imagined pasts, to the allure of live action role-play and video games, host Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests shed light on the power of escapism, the blurring of fiction and reality, and the fine line between healthy indulgence and potential addiction.

Escapism often involves seeking refuge in an alternative reality, be it through binge-watching TV shows, playing video games, or even live-action role-playing (LARPing).

But is it unhealthy to long for a place – or even a time – that you’ve never experienced? And what about the parasocial relationships we often create with fictional characters from our favourite media?

This week’s guest experts include Monash University Business School’s Associate Professor Davide Orazi, cultural critic Dr Clem Bastow, Monash’s School of Media, Film and Journalism lecturer Dr Whitney Monaghan and author Professor Michael W Clune.

Today’s episode raises questions about the balance between healthy escapism and excessive immersion, as well as the impact of escapism on individuals' ability to return to reality. Can the line become too blurred?

A full transcript of this episode is available on Monash Lens.

Learn more:

• ‘Reality bleed’, and the blurred lines of live-action role-playing
• Screen time: Are we seeing ourselves on television?
• The science of addiction - A Different Lens

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Ever found yourself caught in the crossfire of the heated debate between quality and quantity in gaming? We've got quite the episode for you, where we tackle everything from controversies in Tech World to the power of karma. Buckle up, folks, for an electrifying journey where we take a deep look at the Billet Labs monoblock water cooling system controversy and the resulting criticism from GamerNexus. We also examine the potential fallout on Linus Tech Tips and their brand, sparking a dialog on transparency and responsibility in running YouTube channels.

We get personal too, sharing our experiences with shoplifting incidents, pondering the ethics behind them and discussing their potential economic implications. Ever wondered about the trading card craze and the economics behind it? We've got you covered! Into gaming? Join us as we reminisce over classic storylines and consider the importance of nostalgia, while also analyzing the pros and cons of physical versus digital copies. We also dive into the pricing debate of Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch. 

Our episode doesn’t stop at gaming; we touch on some rather controversial topics such as police shootings and the importance of knowing your rights. We also venture into the realms of food, discussing the appeal of cheese puffs and bacon sandwiches. A word of caution though, the episode takes a rather humorous turn as we end up discussing humping and cheese puffs - wait, what? To top it all off, we delve into gaming addiction and impulsive spending. So, come along on this roller-coaster ride where we toast to love, share laughs, and generate some serious gamer talk!

Are you addicted to technology and social media - seems like a weird question to ask while you're listening to a podcast.... on technology.... but it is quickly becoming one of the worst addictions we face - Brad Marshall - The Unplugged Psychologist calls in to walk us through this addiction and even tests Tanya to see how much of a problem she has!

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In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a shocking statistic - that more than 200 million Americans are a part of the world of gaming. That's more than 60% of the U.S. population. Furthermore, the average “binge time” spent gaming has increased to five hours. This is having a profound effect, not only in the lives of children but on marriages as well.

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Dr. White's newly released book is titled Hybrid Church: Rethinking the Church for a Post-Christian Digital Age. Among many topics covered in this book is a look at all that encompasses the digital revolution that has taken place in our culture, including gaming and the metaverse.

There are several news stories posted to the Daily Headline News at Church & Culture that you may be interested in reading for more on this hot topic:

Elanor Hayward, “NHS treats child gaming addicts who attack parents,” The Telegraph, March 27, 2023.

Tom Hoggins, “World Health Organisation adopts 'gaming addiction' as official illness despite industry opposition,” The Telegraph, May 28, 2019.

Sonja Haller, “'This game is like heroin:' Fortnite addiction sending kids to gaming rehab,” USA Today, December 9, 2018.

Chris Moss, “Men and boys are in crisis, and technology is to blame,” The Telegraph, May 10, 2015.

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Are we too distracted to think? The answer is worse than you’d expect. In his latest book, New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari says we’re all the victims of attention theft and the consequences are catastrophic, for our personal lives and our democracy. Adults in the workplace focus on a task for 3 minutes on average, and that number is declining. “We've got so many crises we need to deal with that require sustained focus and attention on the part of the citizenry,” Hari tells Laura, but our focus has been stolen by companies out to make a profit. “Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again” was named one of the best books of 2022 by many publications and is out in paperback this month. In this wide-ranging conversation, Johann and Laura discuss how we got here, what structural changes we need, and how we need to stop beating ourselves up. It's not our fault we can't focus, says Hari, but we do need our minds back if we want society to function. All that and a commentary from Laura on Luddites.

“The nice people are muffled, the angriest people are amplified . . . Imagine that applied to a whole country. Except you don't have to imagine it, because we are living it.” - Johann Hari

“We are not medieval peasants begging at the court of King Zuckerberg for a few little crumbs of attention from his table. We are the free citizens of democracies and we own our minds. If we follow the scientific evidence, we can take our minds back if we want to.” - Johann Hari

Guest- Johann Hari, Bestselling Author, “Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again”

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In a recent guest essay in the New York Times, mobile video gaming developer William Sui reported on steps China has taken to reduce gaming addiction among kids. China has prohibited minors from playing video games on school days. China also legislated no more than an hour of video game playing or weekend and holiday nights. When kids then began flocking to livestreaming platforms to watch others play video games, China barred kids from watching livestreams after ten pm. The Chinese government refers to video games as spiritual opium because of how they harm mental health and academic study. Sui, the developer of over fifty mobile games himself, went on to say that as a developer, he knows that game addiction is by design, for the simple reason that it meant success for his business. Sui says their ultimate goal was to build habit-forming games that have players coming back every day. Parents, our calling and goal is to keep our kids from addictions of all types.

Due to the fact that online gaming is a relatively recent phenomenon, research into the effects of online gaming on children and teens is still in its infancy. But experts are now suggesting that anecdotal evidence points to a thirty to forty percent increase in cases of aggressive behavior by children addicted to online games. Granted, the evidence is purely anecdotal, but we shouldn’t dismiss it for that reason. Rather, we should sit up and take notice. Experts believe that the addictive nature of mobile-phone and computer screens feeds the pull into online gaming, and is gradually effecting not only cognitive abilities, but aggressive tendencies. Dr. Ameeta Watak says this: “Online gaming addiction has led to a lack of focus and concentration, which has further resulted in a huge upsurge of restlessness, leading to aggression and bullying among adolescents.” Parents, it’s not that online gaming is a bad thing. Rather, we need to limit time so that it does not become an idol that destroys our kids.

Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free, multiplayer game that is incredibly popular with students. The concept of the game is simple – the last player to survive the battle wins. But this isn’t a traditional war game. Fortnite Battle Royale is set in a colorful, surreal world where players can dress their avatars up in silly costumes, dance, and have fun while trying to survive.

Watch SmartSocial.com's Fortnite Battle Royale app guide video for parents and educators

Why should parents care?

• Fortnite is incredibly popular with students
• The developers add new features and play modes every week to entice people to play more
• Games can last up to 20 minutes and cannot be paused
• The games are designed to keep players coming back, which can be difficult for teens and tweens who haven’t yet developed a healthy relationship with screen time
• Students can chat with strangers while playing and can come across profanity, predators, and inappropriate language
• Upgrades can add up. In addition to purchasing Premium Battle Passes, players can also buy 3rd party add-ons to make gameplay easier or to get certain upgrades
  • Some of these 3rd party upgrades have been reported as being malicious in nature
  • Hackers have targeted Fortnite accounts and spent hundred of dollars on in-game purchases

Register today for Smart Social's Fortnite Safety Workshop for Students. Students will learn how to play safely, better manage their gaming time, and what to do if they ever experience anything negative while playing.

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Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?

In this episode I cover:

• The 4 reasons why you get addicted to gaming
• The Game Quitters addiction model and how it can help you identify games you should avoid
• External and internal factors that contribute to a game's 'addiction score'

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• Guide to Video Game Addiction
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• How to Quit Gaming

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In episode thirty-two of the podcast, Attorney Rosensweig is talking all things Fortnite! Parents of two boys in Quebec, Canada are seeking permission to file a class action against the maker of Fortnite, Epic Games, alleging that Epic Games designed a game that is as addictive as cocaine and has all but destroyed the lives of their children.  The primary legal theory in the case is that Epic Games failed to warn consumers that Fortnite is addictive and, for that reason, Epic Games should be held liable for the damages suffered by these children.  The lawsuit was brought after a Quebec appeals court upheld an enormous verdict against tobacco companies based upon a similar "failure to warn" theory.  Will the Court in this case view Fortnite in the same way it did smoking?  Will the Court apportion some of the liability to the parents for failing to curb their children's gaming activities? Does Epic Games have a duty to warn consumers that Fortnite is addictive if it’s widely known that video games are addictive? Is Fortnite that much more addictive than other video games, thus creating an added need to warn consumers when contemplating downloading this game?  This is a must-listen episode for parents who are inevitably confronted with the "should I allow my child to play X video game" question.   

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Could the European Union be making memes illegal? With new legislation, this dystopian future might be becoming a reality. We discuss if this bleak view of the future might be a little excessive, and why the EU will forever be in our hearts.

We also talk about the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental illness and whether or not YOU should be listening to the Aquabats!

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