'Gaming Disorder' Named Mental Health Problem

'Gaming Disorder' Named Mental Health Problem Addiction to video gaming is being considered for the 2018 International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The World Health Organization says a diagnosis can be made if a person's video game habit… "[is] of sufficient severity to result in significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning." draft of WHO's 11th update to the ICD The only recognized disorder relating to video games is 'internet gaming disorder,' which is listed in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM acknowledges that internet gaming disorder requires more clinical research before it is declared a formal disorder.