Health response to problematic usage of the internet: A global survey on trends, available treatments and key challenges

Global attention to PUI is increasing, but more robust healthcare responses are needed. Addressing existing gaps requires enhanced training and sustainable international efforts.

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Journal of Behavioral Addictions
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2026-02-21
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https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00106
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Abstract

Global attention to PUI is increasing, but more robust healthcare responses are needed. Addressing existing gaps requires enhanced training and sustainable international efforts.

Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Eötvös Loránd University (HU), South African Medical Research Council (ZA), University of Minnesota (US), University of Cape Town (ZA), University of St Andrews (GB), Flinders University (AU), University of Macau (MO), American Society of Addiction Medicine (US), Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (GB), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CH), University of Indonesia (ID), Yale University (US), World Health Organization (CH), The Catholic University of Korea Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital (KR), Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo (ID), Connecticut Mental Health Center (US), Laureate Institute for Brain Research (US), University of Gibraltar, Geneva College (US), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN), Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
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