The World Health
Organization recently recognized “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition.
Excessive gaming and focus on social media can cause psychological effects such
as irritability, depression, isolation and anxiety. Explore the impact
technology has on adolescent behavior and brain development at this educational
discussion presented by Hoag ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program. Join Dr. Sina
Safahieh, child and adolescent psychiatrist, to learn the signs for concern,
differences between normal teen behaviors and potentially harmful ones, and
what you can do to help.