Open the clinic to combat dependence on video games

UK National Health Service (NHS) opened first clinic to combat dependence on video games. It will treat people aged 13 to 25 years.

The clinic is part of the National Center for behavioral addictions. Recorded on the receipt, you can now, and will be treated in the next month. Institution is located in London, but you can get a consultation via Skype.

Medical needs are constantly changing, so the NHS must never stand still. The new service - a response to the growing pressure arisen problems that become exposed children and young people.

Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS

Stephens believes that the responsibility for the mental health of the players carries and the game industry itself.

In May 2019 the World Health Organization recognized dependence on video games illness. The man with the gaming disorder - is the person who always spends time in the online or offline games. He did not control his attraction to the games, giving them more attention than others the vital interests and daily activities, and continues to play despite the negative consequences.