I feel like it is a need though! People need to be included to be healthy and when this app is so huge and so relevant and you aren't able to be a part of it, mental health can be effected. Being part of a community and connecting with other people is so so important. Taking a hit psychologically while you're already physically hurting makes it even worse.
Yeah, numerous people have said that Pokemon Go has been great for their mental health (i.e. depression/social anxiety) and it’s gotten them out of the house and talking to people. I personally have had really positive interactions playing the game so far and it’s only been out for a few days.Growing up with the original games, Pokemon was a safe haven for me mentally. I didn’t need to go outside to play it if I didn’t feel like it or I was too depressed/anxious, and I got a lot of comfort and happiness from playing it. Plus now Pokemon Go is already such a big cultural phenomenon and it’s a huge bummer to be excluded from that.
