Vivien (Wen Li) Anthony is an associate professor at School of Social Work and the Scientific Director of the Center for Gambling Studies. Dr. Anthony’s research centers on addictions, with a focus on gaming disorder, problem Internet use, Internet gambling, and other problematic behaviors related to technology use. Her research interest stems from her practice and research experience with youth and young adults in China and the U.S. examining characteristics of video gaming behaviors. She adapted and pilot tested mindfulness-based intervention and cognitive-behavioral-based intervention among youth and young adults. She currently studies the implications of the convergence of gaming and gambling.