New York bill A04375 adds gaming disorder to the mental hygiene law.
New York bill A04375 amends the mental hygiene law by adding a new classification for gaming disorder, defined as a disorder due to addictive behavior as per the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases. This addition aims to formally recognize gaming disorder within the state's mental health framework, potentially impacting how such disorders are diagnosed, treated, and understood within New York. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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