153668 20251017144608.0 doi 10.3390/ejihpe15040049 sideral 143822 ART-2025-143822 eng Núñez-Rodríguez, Sandra Effectiveness of Therapeutic Interventions in the Treatment of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review 2025 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and as an emerging condition in the DSM-5. IGD is increasingly prevalent, with various negative effects on individuals’ development and adaptation. To address this issue, different therapeutic interventions, like CBT, virtual reality, mindfulness, or family therapy, have been explored. This systematic review aimed to answer the following research question: What is the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in reducing IGD symptoms in adolescents and young adults diagnosed with this disorder? Following PRISMA guidelines, 22 studies published between 2014 and 2025 were included. Results show that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective intervention, significantly reducing IGD severity, anxiety, and depression. Combining CBT with physical exercise or mindfulness further enhanced outcomes. Other promising approaches include virtual reality (VR), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and family-based interventions. Additionally, treatments involving mindfulness and animal-assisted therapy showed potential in improving emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships. However, further research is needed to evaluate long-term efficacy and explore emerging therapies. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by-nc-nd https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Burgos-González, David Mínguez-Mínguez, Luis Alberto Menéndez-Vega, Félix Antoñanzas-Laborda, José Luis Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-1702-3308 González-Bernal, Jerónimo Javier González-Santos, Josefa 4009 735 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Psicología y Sociología Área Psicolog.Evolut.Educac 15, 4 (2025), 49 [26 pp.] Eur. j. investig. health psychol. educ. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2174-8144 661018 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/153668/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2724148 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/153668/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:153668 articulos driver 2025-10-17-14:16:10 ARTICLE