Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Internet Gaming Disorder

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Tanakrit Likritalakul
Passakorn Koomsir

Abstract

This article aims to review the literature about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and game/internet addiction. The author reviews academic articles, research, and textbooks available on Thailis, PubMed, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect, presenting principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its implementation. The literature shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) yields the most effective outcomes on game/internet addiction among other therapy techniques. In addition, the literature also presents specific interventions such as selfmonitoring, cognitive restructuring, behavior modification, etc. The author hopes that this article works as a primary resource for mental health professionals who work in the area of game/internet addiction. However, further study is needed for more evidence on effectiveness and therapy program.

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Likritalakul, T., & Koomsir, P. (2022). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Internet Gaming Disorder. Thai Journal of Clinical Psychology (Online), 53(1), 71–84. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tci-thaijclinicpsy/article/view/252958
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