Bipolar Disorder and Gaming Disorder: Diagnostic Compatibility and Exclusion Criteria
This narrative review examines whether Gaming Disorder can be diagnosed alongside bipolar disorder, specifically analyzing an ICD-11 exclusion criterion that restricts GD diagnosis when disordered gaming occurs only during manic/elevated mood episodes. The review synthesizes diagnostic criteria development and published studies to assess the validity of this exclusion criterion and proposes directions for future research on differential diagnosis between Gaming Disorder and pathological gambling.