When Gaming Escalates to Harm: Crisis Contacts, Hotlines and How to Get Immediate Help
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When Gaming Escalates to Harm: Crisis Contacts, Hotlines and How to Get Immediate Help

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2026-02-23
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Rapid, clinician-informed crisis steps and global hotlines for families facing self-harm or violence tied to gaming. Immediate steps, scripts, and resources.

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