How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gaming addict Dr. Alok Kanojia—known as “Dr. K” to his millions of followers—offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.
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Dr. K offers science-based solutions for addiction, including:
An eight-week roadmap for developing healthy gaming boundaries.
Advice for handling mood shifts in your child.
Effective communication strategies for reaching your kid(s).
Explanation of the psychology and neuroscience behind your child’s gaming.
Insights on addressing behavioral issues like ADHD, spectrum disorders, and substance abuse.
About Dr. K
Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH, also known as “Dr. K,” is the world’s foremost authority on mental health for the gaming community. He is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine and did his psychiatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and McLean Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A former Harvard Medical School instructor specializing in mental health for the gaming community, he is the president and cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, coaching, and community resources to help young people take control of their mental health and their lives. A highly sought-after speaker and esports performance coach, he and his wife live in Texas, with their two young daughters who love video games.