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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Melissa Davey Medical editor

Death of teenage boy highlights Australia’s lack of resources for treating gaming disorder, coroner finds

Hands can be seen using an illuminated mouse and keyboard at a computer
The coronial investigation heard that gaming problems often appear in high school and usually affect males who play role-playing games. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

The psychological dangers of online gaming have not been adequately addressed by Australian authorities, as highlighted by the death of a teenage boy in regional Victoria, a coronial investigation has found.

Victorian coroner Paresa Spanos released her findings into Oliver Cronin’s death on Wednesday, saying the tragedy underscored a lack of resources for recognising and treating gaming disorder.

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