Video Game Addiction has been a heated debate within the mental health field for decades now. This week the hosts of Therapy for Nerds talk about their thoughts and concerns regarding the possibility of video game addiction becoming a diagnosis in the DSMIV.

The article we discussed:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.15411

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This week we talk about out thoughts on the book 'The Princess Diarist,' by Carrie Fisher. How the Star Wars franchise impacted her life and our lives as well.

Check out the book! https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Diarist-Carrie-Fisher/dp/0399173595

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We have been glued to Disney+ the past couple of months watching WandaVision, so of course we wanted to talk about it. This week we are joined by two therapists, grief specialist Debi Frankle LMFT and fellow MCU fan Ernesto Segismundo LMFT.

Debi Frankle LMFT:

CalabasasCounseling.com

PrivatePracticeGrief.com

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Ernesto Segismundo LMFT:

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Abbey Ronquillo

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We have talked about the possible positives of playing video games in previous recordings, but this week we talk about what kids have to say on the matter. It can be eye opening to hear from kids the pros and cons of playing games.

Link to the website we talked about:

https://annehelen.substack.com/p/gaming-in-kids-own-words

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Abbey Ronquillo

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Katie Busse

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This week we talk about the positives and negatives of fantasizing. During this time fantasizing about what we look forward too can be a great coping skill.

Link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/style/go-ahead-fantasize.html

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This week we are joined by Krista Parker an AMFT we have all the the pleasure of working with in the past. We look back on the impact Animal Crossing New Horizons has had on mental health and the changes the franchise has gone through. In the full podcast episode we even hint at some other games we might decide to cover in the future. Check out the podcast links below. Let us know what games have impacted you.

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Abbey Ronquillo

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Katie Busse

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Krista Parker

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This week we talk about the article They Found Community, and Then Love, in Online Games by Elizabeth Landau. Video games are not traditionally the first thing people think of when they think of online dating, but we talk about the possible benefits of meeting someone in a virtual space.

Check out the article: https://www.wired.com/story/love-community-mmorpg-online-gaming/?fbclid=IwAR2ogcg4G6b2jSOoABuKKV1i-CTNelHA0K87ilS8bzxKojdUdBTU7rnK48I

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Conventions have been a major part of nerd/geek culture since the start of fandoms. Conventions where the original way to meet other people that shared similar interests. This week we talk about how things have changed in the year that conventions could not be held in and we speculate the challenges many people will face when conventions are able to be held safely again.

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Abbey Ronquillo

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Three licensed therapists talk about the power of fandoms and how being part of a fandom leads to a sense of community. We touch on how many fandoms have altruistic themes such as the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costume organization that cosplays for events and community outreach such as going to Childrens hospitals.

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Abbey Ronquillo Website:

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Katie Busse

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Three therapists share their thoughts on the documentary, The Social Dilemma, and social media use in general.

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Abbey Ronquillo

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Katie Busse

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