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Study Links Internet Gaming Disorder to Brain Changes

10/8/2025

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Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is linked to major psychological and neurological impacts worldwide.
Researchers used EEG-based machine learning to analyze brain activity in high-risk individuals.
Findings show altered frontal–limbic connectivity tied to impulse and emotion regulation.
The study calls for early adolescent interventions and neurobiological-informed treatment.
By 18, about 10% of boys and 2% of girls meet IGD criteria.

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Story summary

Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is linked to major psychological and neurological impacts worldwide.
Researchers used EEG-based machine learning to analyze brain activity in high-risk individuals.
Findings show altered frontal–limbic connectivity tied to impulse and emotion regulation.
The study calls for early adolescent interventions and neurobiological-informed treatment.
By 18, about 10% of boys and 2% of girls meet IGD criteria.