A new study revealed underlying mental health issues may be to blame for video game addiction, a finding that could have ...

Teens who have depressive symptoms and social issues are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of problematic gaming.

Understanding more about why people gamble is key to overcoming addiction, psychologists say. Why it matters: Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show ...

Summer break is here, which means school is out, no more homework, and it’s time to have fun. The lack of routine and scheduled activities, however, may pose a serious risk for children who fill that ...

Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods. We spend 4 hours and 37 minutes on our phones each day, ...

Tyra Banks wearing a black dress at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards. Screengrab from @tyrabanks’s Instagram. Tyra Banks didn’t know how to address her son’s video game addiction — so she ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

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 — ...