Games and health – Pokemon Go is capable of healing from depression, Scientists report

Member of the Scientific Board of the journal Computers in Human Behavior and the owner of the popular psychological Psychcentral Portal John Grohol (John M. Grohol) in a blog post written about how, that Pokémon Go can improve psychological health.

Using the camera and sensors of the Smartphone, as well as information about your current location, the game fills the real world of Pokémon, and users go on the street and explore a variety of attractions and interesting places in your city, to catch creatures.

Grohol, in his blog writes about, that physical activity, which develop users, can be beneficial for their psychological health. He notes, Twitter users, that, in their words, suffer from depression, noticed the positive influence of Pokémon Go.

Some studies show, that exercise and daily walking can be a means to combat depression.

But, as noted by Grohol, the problem is that, what people really suffering from depression quite uneasy to get start.

"Man, suffering from depression or another form of emotional disorder, the idea seems almost impossible. Suffering from Sociophobia people are frightened by the idea, that will have to go out and perhaps encounter with other people, who want to talk ", comments by psychologist.

However, the application makes people leave home in search of awards, without the basic purpose of overcoming emotional difficulties.

This side effect can be useful for people suffering from mental disorders. Besides, positive action can provide location itself some Pokemon near water or outdoors, Since studies show, that daily contemplation of wildlife within 30 minutes may improve the condition of residing in a depressed person.