Cell Phone Addiction Treatment…through Sports?
Cell phones (aka smartphones, mobile devices, etc.) have made our lives easier. They not only connect us instantaneously to friends, family, loved ones, and anyone…
Are Athletes Who Play Video Games at Risk?
A number of high profile sports stars are open about being avid gamers. Athletes who play video games on the regular include Paul George (NBA)…
Impact of Leaderboards on Video Game Playing Experience
By: Daniel A. Kaufmann, Ph. D. Director of Gaming Services at Kindbridge Leaderboards are commonly used in video games to rank players based on their…
A Healthy Approach to Overwatch 2
Since Overwatch was released in 2016, it has been a highly regarded video game among gamers of all ages. Blizzard Entertainment has just released Overwatch…
Fighting Gambling Addiction on Twitch
Video game live streaming hub Twitch currently has over 33 million active users in the USA, and shows no signs of slowing down. The platform’s…
Grand Theft Auto Addiction
Popular Rockstar video game Grand Theft Auto (GTA) made the news this week, due to a cyber-intrusion that leaked footage of GTA VI. This is…
Am I Addicted to Video Games? 5 Telltale Signs
Around 3.4 billion people play video games worldwide and millions of Americans turn to gaming for relaxation, entertainment and connection. For most people, it’s a…
The Psychology of Sports Betting
Leading up to the 2021 Super Bowl, 23.2 million Americans reported plans to bet $4.3 billion on the game according to research by the American…
Cultural Humility, Gambling Disorders and Gaming
Cultural humility is used by Kindbridge to develop stronger alliances between our therapists and gaming and gambling clients, for better therapeutic outcomes.
The impact of problematic gambling and gaming on mental health and well-being
The number of people gambling and gaming, and the frequency at which they do so, has undoubtedly increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. While gambling and…