Ir J Psychol Med. 2019 Aug 1:1-7. doi: 10.1017/ipm.2019.31. Columb D1, Griffiths MD2, O’Gara C1. Abstract Gaming disorder is set to be included in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems alongside other behavioural addictions (gambling disorder) and substance-related addictions. Given the popularity of online gaming, this is set to become an […]
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Asian J Psychiatr. 2019 Jul 9;44:48-54. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2019.07.005. [Epub ahead of print] Mamun MA1, Hossain MS2, Siddique AB2, Sikder MT3, Kuss DJ4, Griffiths MD4. Abstract Problematic Internet Use (PIU) has become a concern for public mental health across the globe. However, there are few studies assessing PIU in Bangladesh. The present cross-sectional study estimated the […]
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Front Psychiatry. 2019 Jul 10;10:455. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00455. Tateno M1,2, Teo AR3,4,5, Ukai W2, Kanazawa J6, Katsuki R7, Kubo H7, Kato TA7. Abstract Background: As the number of internet users increases, problems related to internet overuse are becoming more and more serious. Adolescents and youth may be particularly attracted to and preoccupied with various online activities. […]
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Nord J Psychiatry. 2019 Aug 2:1-8. doi: 10.1080/08039488.2019.1646803. Walderhaug EP1, Gjestad R2, Egeland J1,3, Havik OE4, Nordgreen T4,5. Abstract Aims: The current study explore the relationship between the trajectories of primary panic disorder symptoms and secondary depressive symptoms during guided internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder. Materials and methods: The patients (N=143) were recruited […]
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I had PIED for 12 years (absolute lifeless dick when being intimate with women). After ~4 months of hard mode, I had successful sex. I have been having sex since that point and I have only failed once. And that was in the second round. The next night I was good to go again. I […]
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In this section we look at the studies linking porn use or porn addiction to sexual dysfunctions and lower arousal. The first 6 studies linking porn use or porn addiction to sexual dysfunctions and lower arousal demonstrate causation. The participants eliminated porn use and healed chronic sexual dysfunctions: 1) Is Internet Pornography Causing Sexual Dysfunctions? A […]
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Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2019 Jun 27;12:447-455. doi: 10.2147/PRBM.S208968. eCollection 2019. Pluhar E1,2, Kavanaugh JR1, Levinson JA1, Rich M1,2. Abstract Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), aka internet or video game addiction, is increasingly presenting to pediatricians for care. The majority of youth now use mobile media almost constantly to communicate, learn, and entertain themselves, but […]
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Now that I got your attention: I am figuratively speaking. I am on my first ever NoFap streak (nearly 6 months now) and would like to share some of my experiences with you. What I can tell straight off the bat is that NoFap has been so impactful that my memory is divided in two […]
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JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Jul 10. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.1676. Wölfling K1, Müller KW1, Dreier M1, Ruckes C2, Deuster O2, Batra A3, Mann K4, Musalek M5, Schuster A5, Lemenager T4, Hanke S3, Beutel ME6. Abstract Importance: Internet and computer game addiction represent a growing mental health concern, acknowledged by the World Health Organization. Objective: To determine whether manualized […]
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http://tesis.pucp.edu.pe/repositorio/handle/20.500.12404/14500 Zolezzi López, María del Rosario. “Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de uso problemático de pornografía (PPUS) en una muestra de adultos de Lima.” (2019). Abstract Pornography consumption is a habit as ancient and controversial as it is common, especially among men. Problematic Pornography Use (PPU), defined as a type of behavioral addiction linked to […]
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