A Qualitative Exploration of Women's Experiences, Stigma, and Access to Care in Gaming Disorder

Cátia Martins Castro; Noëlle Marino Röthlisberger; Daniele Zullino; Sophia Achab

doi:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2026.12231

June 15, 2026European PsychiatryOpen Access

A Qualitative Exploration of Women's Experiences, Stigma, and Access to Care in Gaming Disorder

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The aim is to explore women's experiences and stigmas associated with gaming disorder and their access to care.
Qualitative study design focused on in-depth interviews with women experiencing gaming disorder
Analysis of personal accounts to identify themes regarding stigma and care access
Women report significant stigma impacting their willingness to seek help for gaming disorder
Barriers include societal perceptions and misinformation about mental health
Access to care is limited due to a lack of understanding among healthcare providers about gaming disorders

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Qualitative exploration reveals stigma and barriers to care in women with gaming disorder, highlighting critical needs.

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Castro et al. (2026) studied this question.

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