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Video Game Addiction & Gaming Disorder

Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of addiction services at St...

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10.00 15 Mar 2019


Video Game Addiction & Gaming Disorder



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10.00 15 Mar 2019


Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of addiction services at St. John of God Hospital, and Mark Smyth, Clinical Psychologist & President Elect of the Psychological Society of Ireland. They were focusing on the activities young adults and discussing whether gaming is an actual addiction or just a time consuming hobby.

Also joining Andrea was Cliona Curley, Programme Director of CyberSafeIreland. She has some helpful tips for parents who are worried about their children's gaming.


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