Heights Behavioral Health Opens Gaming Addiction Treatment Center in Houston

Heights Behavioral Health in Houston is launching a specialized treatment program for gaming addiction, with services set to begin on July 16, 2026. The initiative follows the World Health Organization's 2018 classification of gaming disorder as a mental health condition, providing targeted clinical support for individuals whose compulsive gaming impacts mental health, relationships, and daily responsibilities.

The clinic aims to address the growing concern over excessive gaming by offering therapy, counseling, and structured intervention plans designed to help patients regain control over their gaming habits and improve overall well‑being.