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Video Game Addiction: 

Advanced Clinical Perspectives and Interventions

Deepens understanding of assessment, intervention, and latest research. Includes case studies, therapeutic approaches, and client engagement skills. Aims to improve evidence-based care.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This advanced course is tailored for mental health professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of video game addiction. Building upon foundational knowledge, this course delves into more nuanced aspects of assessment and intervention strategies. Participants will explore a range of therapeutic approaches, engage in case studies, and learn about the latest research in the field. The course is structured to enhance practical skills, including client engagement techniques and the management of complex addiction cases. By the end of this course, participants will have a well-rounded grasp of video game addiction and be better equipped to provide effective, evidence-based care to their clients.

Learning Objectives

  • Define technology addiction and the subsections of technology addiction

  • Evaluate the underlying psychological and social needs that drive technology addiction

  • Compare different modalities effective in treating technology addiction

  • Apply modern treatment goals outside of traditional substance use goals such as abstinence

  • Integrate the epidemiology, theory, and diagnostic criteria of technology addiction into your practice

 HG Institute is approved by the organizations listed below to provide accredited Continuing Education (CE) hours.

We encourage you to check with your credentialing body or state board to ensure our courses meet your specific licensing or renewal requirements. Acceptance may vary by jurisdiction.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
  • Mental health clinicians working with clients experiencing technology addiction
  • Psychologists and psychiatrists interested in digital mental health
  • Therapists and counselors seeking to expand their treatment capabilities
  • Healthcare professionals working with youth and young adults

Instructors

Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH

Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and the founder of Healthy Gamer and HG Institute (HGI). Recognized globally as a leading voice in digital mental health and video game addiction, Dr. K blends clinical expertise with deep insight into the mental health needs of digital natives. His experience spans academic research, policy, and clinical care—ranging from Harvard’s residential addiction treatment programs to training over 600 peer support professionals in resilience practices. At HGI, Dr. K pioneers innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the next generation of care.

Alexandra Waxer, LCSW-S

Alexandra Waxer is the Director of HG Institute (HGI), where she leads initiatives that bridge mental health, technology, and professional development. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor with expertise in adolescent mental health, Alexandra’s work focuses on suicide prevention, anxiety, and depression in digitally connected youth. At HGI, she designs continuing education and collaborative care models that unite clinicians, coaches, and peer supporters to meet the needs of a tech-driven generation. Outside of work, Alex reads a lot of fantasy and sci-fi and has an ever-growing collection of half-finished craft projects.