From gaming addiction to healthy gamer: Dr K’s story

Why is gaming addictive? How do you know if it's a problem? And what should parents do if they're worried about their kids' gaming habits?

This week, psychiatrist and author Dr Alok Kanojia (Dr K) unpacks gaming addiction.

Long before Dr K was the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, he had his own story of addiction — playing for 20 hours a day and failing out of uni. How did he turn his own struggles into a global online community supporting gamers?

And what practical advice does he have for gamers (and the parents raising them) who want to find a balance?

Guest:

Dr Alok Kanojia (Dr K)PsychiatristAuthor, How To Raise A Healthy GamerCo-founder, Healthy Gamer

Credits:

• Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
• Senior producer: James Bullen
• Producer: Rose Kerr
• Sound engineer: Roi Huberman

More information:

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