How can I tell if my child is addicted to video games?
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes video game addiction as: "a loss of control over the game, an increased priority given to the game, to the extent that it takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and by the continuation or increasing practice of the game despite harmful repercussions". Addiction is recognized by an irrepressible need to gamble; your child has no control over the time spent spentfeels depressed when he can't play, is more tired, less curious, passive in real life and tends to isolate himself. tends to isolate himself.
For further information, we recommend that you consult :
- Institut national du Sommeil et de la Vigilance website
- The Morphée network website (health network dedicated to the management of chronic sleep disorders)
- The ANSES website (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail)
- The Santé Publique France website, and its documents on sleep