When Play Becomes a Problem: Internet Gaming and Spiritual Formation

The Center of Addiction and Faith is presenting a free one-hour webinar entitled "When Play Becomes a Problem: Internet Gaming and Spiritual Formation” on Jan. 28, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 PM CT features special guest Michael Hsu, MD, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and health services researcher and clinical faculty at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He will explore the role of internet gaming and digital technology in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults—highlighting both the potential benefits and the risks of problematic or compulsive use. The session will help faith leaders recognize signs of unhealthy gaming or technology use, understand when gaming may be serving deeper emotional or spiritual needs, and offer practical, compassionate ways to support individuals and families while encouraging balance, community, and healthy limits.

The link to register is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/b-6ZDaJ-Rdi8wmAL33bIvw?mc_cid=cbf735f1ad&mc_eid=UNIQID#/registration