Recent content by Mark J Kline

Gamers and Weapons: Ask Dr. Mark Examining the connection between a love of gaming and a love of weapons. Read Full Article

Well First off, About the opening observations, It's interesting how relentlessly defensive about anything Gamers are. This does not only apply to games but also, genres within games, paricular franchises, brands and any slight difference that could generate preference. Anything can...

Issues Gamers Should Think About Dr. Mark discusses some of the effects that games have on gamers. Read Full Article

Thank you for writing this. I've had more than my fair share of friends end their lives because they were unable to find adequate mental health care, despite actively seeking it out over a long period of time. Eventually they just became hopeless... In college my friend made the mistake of...

Addressing Violence With Social Programs The cost of social welfare programs for mental health is high, but so is the price we pay for not offering them. Read Full Article

Testy Group Dynamics in Online Play Relax, guys. It's just a game. Read Full Article

The question was whether or not Dr.Mark was a doctor. We are answering you: Yes. He is a doctor. If you have a PHD, you are a doctor, and so it follows that it's completely within your rights to refer to yourself as such. Many professors at universities also go by the title "Doctor", despite not...

If you have a PHD then you are a doctor. Please keep your criticisms respectful and on-topic.

Kicking The Habit Dr. Mark helps those of us that rely too heavily on games for escapism. Read Full Article

Apparently his live panels are amaaaaazing :)

Fetishes And The People Who Love Them Just because you're different doesn't mean that you need to be alone. Read Full Article

Online Relationships and Family Online relationships aren't always a bad thing. Read Full Article

Children and Gaming Skyrim may not be appropriate for three year-olds. Read Full Article

Dissociation Through Gaming The upsides and downsides of gaming. Read Full Article

Escapism Through Gaming Gaming can help the depressed escape. Read Full Article