Researchers find three per cent of teens could be affected by Internet Gaming Disorder

Too much video gaming can lead to serious behavioral issues, missing school and aggression, according to a new Australian study.

Too much video gaming can lead to behavioural issues. Source: SBS

Highlights

• Researchers from Sydney's Macquarie University found up to three percent of teenagers could be affected by Internet Gaming Disorder.
• In most cases gaming is harmless.
• But, if children are missing sleep, school or social events, it could signal something more serious.

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