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- Title
The Treatment of Internet Gaming Disorder: a Brief Overview of the PIPATIC Program.
- Authors
Torres-Rodríguez, Alexandra; Griffiths, Mark D.; Carbonell, Xavier
- Abstract
Over the last decade, there has been an increase in children and adolescents accessing psychology services regarding problematic use of online videogames. Consequently, providing effective treatment is essential. The present paper describes the design process of a manualized PIPATIC (Programa Individualizado Psicoterapéutico para la Adicción a las Tecnologías de la información y la comunicación) intervention program for 12- to 18-year-old adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder. The design and application of the PIPATIC program integrates several areas of intervention structured into six modules: psychoeducational, treatment as usual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, family intervention, and development of a new lifestyle. The program’s goals are to reduce the addiction symptoms related to online videogames and to improve the well-being of adolescents. Preliminary findings suggest positive and encouraging effects.
- Subjects
VIDEO games; INTERNET addiction in adolescence; COMPULSIVE behavior in adolescence; ADOLESCENT health; COGNITIVE therapy; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, 2018, Vol 16, Issue 4, p1000
- ISSN
1557-1874
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11469-017-9825-0