Esports: What Do Pediatricians Need to Know?

Esports has seen a massive increase in the number of players, especially adolescents. Given the recent addition of gaming disorder as a diagnostic disorder, it is especially timely to understand the pattern and psychological factors associated with Esports. Esports is a recent phenomenon, and there is very limited awareness about its related consequences among child health professionals. The aim of this article is to familiarize pediatricians with these games/Esports, as well as gaming disorder assessment and management. Because digital life begins at a young age, pediatricians can empower parents to foster healthy digital citizenship. [Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(6):e254-e256.].