Gaming addiction can be treated on the NHS after it is declared a medical disorder
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By Charles Hymas
Children hooked on addictive video games like Fortnite will be able to seek treatment on the NHS after video gaming is classified as a medical disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO) next week.
The WHO will on Monday notify governments around the world that they will be expected to incorporate ‘gaming disorder’ into their health systems.
The move comes amid increasing evidence of young players suffering psychological distress and family breakdown as a result of their addiction.
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