Masterclass: New Insights on Addiction Trends in Society

This Masterclass was streamed online on 29thMarch at the University of Hertfordshire as part of an activity of the Internet & Me COST funded project.

By looking at the recording of this event, you will learn more about the neurobiological mechanisms of behavioural addictions as well as the latest trends in Internet, Eating Disorders, Gambling and Exercise addictions.

Masterclass Programme

Introduction to the concept of behavioural addiction. 

Prof Naomi Fineberg, University of Hertfordshire, UK


Gambling Disorder in the UK: an overview of the illness and its treatment.

Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Imperial College London, UK


The Dark side of Appearance: the prevalence of Exercise Addiction in fitness clubs.

Dr Ornella Corazza, University of Hertfordshire, UK


Physiological and clinical aspects of Eating Disorders.

Dr Konstantinos Ioannidis, Cambridge University, UK


Internet Addiction and Hikikomori: a new psychopathological scenario.

Dr Giovanni Martinotti,“G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy