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My experience presenting for SBS on Demand Documentary Film “Are You Addicted to Technology?”
I often receive requests to give talks on television about the potential harmful effects of video games and social media on shows like the Today Show and A Current Affair. But I have never received a request via Instagram before..
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, SA/NT Branch Symposium: Mental Health Presentation 2020
Dr Kim Le recently presented a webinar on gaming disorder to pharmacists from South Australia and the Northern Territory. As part of the talk, he presented an article on the use of medication to treat gaming disorder in addition to practical strategies he uses day to day with his patients. Here are some of the …
Q&A with Lachlan year 12 research project, prevalence, prevention and treatment of gaming disorder/video game addiction
In this video, Dr Le answers some questions by a year 12 student Lachlan who is researching video game addiction for their year 12 project. Key takeaways:-Tips on how to use the internet to find trusted research articles-How to use the tools in Google Scholar-Why is there such a wide range in prevalence in IGD?-The …
Can playing games like Fortnite increase your child’s risk of problem gambling as an adult? Review of submission for 2018 Senate Inquiry into gaming micro-transactions for chance based items
Key takeaways from this video: -psychological and legal definitions of gambling -peer pressure for young players and gambling -dilution of value with virtual bucks -learned behaviours/habits from loot boxes Can playing games like Fortnite increase your child’s risk of problem gambling as an adult? Dr Le reviews one of many submissions for the 2018 Australian …