1. "Internet addiction to be classified as mental illness
2. The international mental health encyclopedia known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) will include Internet-use disorder as a condition recommended for further study in its forthcoming May 2013 edition.
3 .Psychologists believe that Internet addiction should be categorized like other addiction disorders as it has similar symptoms, including emotional shutdown, lack of concentration and withdrawal.
4. ...children becoming angry and violent when their electronic gadgets are taken away from them, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. [Insert names of members here]
5. ...another step towards classifying Internet addiction as a mental illness: The DSM-IVs new inclusion demonstrates that there are risks posed by overusing technology and that more research is required, which could lead to formal diagnoses of the disorder in the future.
6. Psychologists are pushing to broaden the diagnoses of Internet-use disorder to include more than just gaming addictions, which could expand the age group of those affected by the illness.
7. Australia was one of the first countries to recognize the problem ...[We've got a few!]
8. When addiction borders on insanity..."
Digital Age overload:
On the bright side....some of our community will be FAMOUS!!
On the brighter side.....help may be available via ObamaCare.
Just don't use the emergency rooms!
2. The international mental health encyclopedia known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) will include Internet-use disorder as a condition recommended for further study in its forthcoming May 2013 edition.
3 .Psychologists believe that Internet addiction should be categorized like other addiction disorders as it has similar symptoms, including emotional shutdown, lack of concentration and withdrawal.
4. ...children becoming angry and violent when their electronic gadgets are taken away from them, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. [Insert names of members here]
5. ...another step towards classifying Internet addiction as a mental illness: The DSM-IVs new inclusion demonstrates that there are risks posed by overusing technology and that more research is required, which could lead to formal diagnoses of the disorder in the future.
6. Psychologists are pushing to broaden the diagnoses of Internet-use disorder to include more than just gaming addictions, which could expand the age group of those affected by the illness.
7. Australia was one of the first countries to recognize the problem ...[We've got a few!]
8. When addiction borders on insanity..."
Digital Age overload:
On the bright side....some of our community will be FAMOUS!!
On the brighter side.....help may be available via ObamaCare.
Just don't use the emergency rooms!
