Dr. Alok Kanojia explores how video game addiction impacts children and teens and provides parents with practical tools to foster healthy gaming habits and balanced lifestyles for kids.

Gaming is more than just a pastime — it can profoundly shape young minds.

While video games provide entertainment and social connection, they can also lead to addiction, which affects emotional regulation, impulse control, and cognitive development.

Does gaming inevitably lead to animosity and anger? How can parents combat gaming addiction in their children?

In his 2024 book, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia explores the psychological impact of gaming on adolescents and offers practical strategies for parents.

By understanding the science behind video game addiction and learning how to communicate effectively, parents can help their children build a balanced relationship with gaming — one that nurtures growth, wellbeing, and real-world success.