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Excessive Video Gaming To Be Recognized As Mental Health Disorder
Partner To #Lightthetorch For
Special Olympics Florida
The World Health Organi- zation is poised to classify "gaming disorder" as a men- tal health problem in its 2018 update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
"How serious is the prob- lem? It's an epidemic," li- censed marriage and family therapist Paula-Jo Husack told CBS San Francisco.
She says the designation is long overdue and that addic- tion to video games is a hid- den but widespread problem. Gaming disorder could be di- agnosed if a person's video game habit "is of sufficient severity to result in signifi- cant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other impor- tant areas of functioning," ac- cording a tentative draft of WHO's 11th update to the ICD.
Husack said common symptoms for children and adults include social isola- tion, trouble transitioning from one thought to another, reduction in empathy, loss of appetite and loss of sensory perception.
The WHO said those symp-
From January 4 through 20, Publix customers and as- sociates can support Special Olympics by purchasing a Torch Icon at the register.
Publix Super Markets and Procter & Gamble are helping customers save money all while supporting Special Olympics Florida.
From January 4 through 20, 2018, Publix customers and associates will be able to make a donation to Special Olympics Florida at the regis- ter and in turn will receive a special Torch Icon that in- cludes exclusive savings on Procter & Gamble brands. Donations can be made for as little as $1, $3, $5 or $10, and all donors will receive $14 in coupon savings.
“For 45 years, we have shared the vision of Special Olympics and have been proud supporters, along with our partners at Procter & Gamble, and our loyal cus- tomers,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations.
Special Olympics Florida offers life-changing opportu- nities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to learn new skills, build confi-
dence and achieve their fullest potential through sports training and competi- tion.
Special Olympics Florida serves more than 42,000 ath- letes who compete at local, state, national and worldwide levels. In addition to training and competition for these athletes, Special Olympics Florida provides $2 million in free medical exams for thou- sands of Floridians with intel- lectual disabilities through its health programs, including much needed access to free prescription glasses and hear- ing aids. Its Unified Cham- pion Schools further spread the message of inclusion, re- spect and advocacy in 167 schools and 14 universities throughout Florida.
To learn more about Spe- cial Olympics Florida and the 2018 #LightTheTorch Publix campaign, please visit https://promotionpg.com/sp ecial-olympics.
Father and son playing video games
toms generally need to per- sist for at least a year before doctors diagnose a case of gaming disorder, but added that a diagnosis could be made sooner if symptoms are severe.
Gamer Joshua Parrish told the station that taking anything to an extreme can create problems.
"Alcohol could be con- sumed that way, casinos, gambling," he said. "Any- thing could be taken to that extreme."
Robert Figone plays in video game tournaments. He says video gaming can be a healthy form of entertain- ment.
"I join tournaments for
competitive video games," he said. "It's mentally stimulat- ing, but doesn't hold me back from my workout everyday." WHO officials have not made a final decision on whether gaming disorder will indeed be included as part of the 2018 ICD.
The latest update of the Di- agnostic and Statistical Man- ual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which guides psy- chiatric diagnoses in the U.S., does not go so far. Its latest update, published in 2013, lists Internet Gaming Disor- der as a condition warranting more clinical research and experience before it might be considered for inclusion as a formal disorder.
Black Boys Camp Seeks To Empower And Foster Brotherhood
NEW YORK- Next sum- mer, Black professional men will be able to attend Black Boys Camp, an empower- ment camp that teaches ca- reer skills as well as brotherhood, complete with the usual outdoor activities that come with camping.
The event will include ses- sions like “Old Money vs. New Money: Building gener- ational wealth,” “Managing to Lead: How to be a boss in Corporate America,” and “Grill Master: How to throw- down at your next family cookout.”
What’s more, participants will be part of a fitness boot camp and wilderness survival activities, as well as things like kayaking, fishing, and other camping activities.
“After 10 years of working in Corporate America, in- cluding launching my own marketing firm at 24, I’ve re- alized there aren’t enough men in the workplace who look like me that I can go to
Black Boys Camp
for inspiration, mentorship and introductions,” ex- plained Kyle Rosenbaum, who is the founder and direc- tor of Black Boys Camp, in a press release.
“I believe I can make the biggest impact by creating Black Boys Camp as a vehicle for black professionals like me to build a thriving career and thrilling personal life.”
Black Boys Camp will also be supported by a host com- mittee that includes the Grio’s own Gerren Keith
Gaynor, among others: Kinelam Bol- gaire (VZA); Timothy George (eLo);Paladin Jordan (Train Your Tal- ents); Mike Mosley (Afro Trak); Darren Nesbitt (ACE Content); Justin Stucey (Vanish Point).
The camp will run from Aug. 3 to Sept. 2, 2018, at New York’s Adirondack State Park. Tickets will be available for purchase Mon- day, Jan. 15, 2018.
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