This was also when he started to spend lots of time playing online games, likely to escape the harsh reality around him. On days off, he spent the whole time playing games, eating instant noodles, and drinking energy drinks at his game desk. Q. is among an increasing number of adolescents who are addicted to online games and visit healthcare centres for treatment for mental health issues. They experience withdrawal symptoms when not playing games such as restlessness, irritability and anger, he said. “Internet addiction is classified as a behavioural addiction, which can negatively affect mental development, reducing the ability to retain information in the brain.

Source: Viet Nam News July 26, 2023 03:53 UTC