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

All In The Mind

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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-fou...

Highlights

In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, known as Dr. K, shares his personal battle with gaming addiction and how it shaped his career helping others. He discusses the psychology behind why games are so compelling, offers practical advice for parents concerned about their children's habits, and explores when gaming crosses the line into a disorder.

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Gaming soothes the pain of a life falling behind.

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Games artificially satisfy psychological needs like mastery and connection.

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Gaming becomes a problem when it's used to manage anxiety or numb oneself.

Chapters

From 20-Hour Gaming Benders to Harvard Psychiatrist: Dr. K's Own Story

00:00

Is Your Child Addicted? How to Tell and What to Do Instead of Just Banning Games

11:13

The Good, the Bad, and the Future of Gaming: When to Worry and When to Play Along

19:04

Transcript

Alok Kanojia: ABC Listen. Podcasts, radio, news, music and more. Hey, Teagan Taylor here from Life Matters. Sana Qadar: When you think of grandparents, what comes to mind? Alok Kanojia: Maybe a secret stash of lollies? Well, grandparents aren't just spoi...