Talking therapy for internet gaming addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a structured talking therapy (CBT) can reduce problems related to internet gaming. It may help if gaming is causing significant distress or interfering with daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 16 years old
- You meet most of the study’s “internet gaming disorder” signs (5 out of 9 listed in DSM-5)
- You can read and speak Swedish fluently
- You do not currently have serious conditions that would make therapy unsafe or hard (like active severe mania, psychosis, or major neuro-related disability)
- Your current suicide risk is not considered high enough to make participation inappropriate
- You are not doing another similar psychological treatment, and you won’t start one during the study (and you haven’t started or changed psychiatric medication in the last 3 weeks)
Quick eligibility check
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