Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy–Game: An Ironic Way to Treat Internet Gaming Disorder

Mar 27, 2025Journal of medical Internet research

Using a Mindfulness-Based Therapy Game to Treat Internet Gaming Disorder

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Abstract

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) affects 3% of the global population and lacks a definitive treatment.

  • IGD arises not as a primary disorder but as a response to emotional stressors.
  • Alternative activities may be effective in alleviating negative emotions associated with IGD.
  • The concept of self-medication is extended by integrating it with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
  • A new program, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy-game (MBCT-G), is proposed to explore healthier coping mechanisms through gaming.
  • MBCT-G focuses on the processes of response and reward, which are typically overlooked in standard treatments.

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