Among the important changes in the ICD‐11 is the addition of 21 new mental disorders. New
categories are typically proposed to: a) improve the usefulness of morbidity statistics; b) …

We greatly appreciate the care and thought that is evident in the 10 commentaries that
discuss our debate paper, the majority of which argued in favor of a formalized ICD-11 …

Tolerance is a controversial but still an omnipresent criterion in measuring problematic
gaming and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Despite criticisms, a systematic review of its …

With proposals to include “gaming disorder” in both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(DSM) and International Compendium of Diseases (ICD), the concept of video game …

Objective The self-isolation measures employed during the COVID-19 pandemic made it
dificult for basic needs to be met, thus increasing emotional distress. It has been suggested …

Background and aims Vulnerability to stress appears to be a potential predisposing factor for
developing specific internet-use disorders, such as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Studies …

Objective A growing body of evidence suggests that online gaming increased during the
COVID-19 outbreak. This systematic review aims to summarize extant literature that reported …

The metaverse is gaining traction in the general population and has become a priority of the
technological industry. Defined as persistent virtual worlds that exist in virtual or augmented …

Background and aims The criterion of tolerance in DSM-5 Internet gaming disorder (IGD)
refers to a need for increasing time spent gaming. However, this focus on “need for gaming …

Tolerance in DSM-5 Internet gaming disorder (IGD) refers to a need for increasing time
spent in gaming activities. However, the focus on 'time'has been criticized for being a …