Your Journey to Lyme Expertise Begins Here: Enroll in Dr. Tom's Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification & Mentorship Program - https://www.theldpc.com This conversation explores the topics of virtual autism and gaming addiction. Our guest, Koichi Tanji, shares his background and experience working with gaming addiction at a residential care facility. The symptoms and effects of gaming addiction on families are discussed, along with the psychological features that make gaming addictive. The marketing strategies and rewards used in gaming are highlighted, as well as the access to inappropriate content through gaming consoles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing gaming addiction as a mental health condition and provides strategies for addressing and treating the addiction. The impact of excessive screen time during the pandemic is also explored, along with the benefits of boredom and mindfulness. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:40 Virtual Autism and Gaming Addiction 03:35 Symptoms of Gaming Addiction 04:06 Effects on Family and Misdiagnosis 05:04 Comparison with Other Addictions 06:05 Psychological Features of Gaming Addiction 07:32 Marketing and Rewards in Gaming 08:59 Psychologists' Insights and Awareness 09:46 Access to Inappropriate Content 10:44 Trauma from Exposure to Pornography 11:52 Randomized Rewards and Positive Reinforcement 13:15 Avoid Using Gaming as a Reward 14:01 Addictive Nature of Gaming 15:26 Access to Inappropriate Content on Gaming Consoles 16:26 Addressing the Issue and Legal Regulations 18:08 Approach to Treating Gaming Addiction 19:10 Creating Healthy Coping Skills and Boundaries 20:06 Impact of the Pandemic on Screen Time 21:04 Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Brain Function 22:02 Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms 23:21 Recognizing Signs and Symptoms 24:09 Resources for Parents 25:08 Modeling Healthy Behavior 26:07 Encouraging Boredom and Creativity 27:37 Taking Action and Setting Boundaries 28:07 Effects of Reduced Screen Time 29:38 Importance of Boredom and Mindfulness 31:05 Connecting with Others Without Screens 32:01 Flexible Mindset and Logical Thinking 33:59 Conclusion and Future Discussions My Websites: Origins Of Health: https://www.originsofhealth.com Personal Site: https://www.tommoorcroft.com Certification Program: https://www.lymepractitionercertifica... Follow me: Instagram: @drtommoorcroft Facebook: TomMoorcroft, OriginsOfHealth YouTube: OriginsOfHealth LinkedIn: Thomas Moorcroft, DO Twitter: @OriginsOfHealth #VideoGameAddiction #VirtualAutism #Health