webfact Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Mental health expert says playing Pokemon Go increase stress levels BANGKOK, 9 August 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Mental Health has recommended that Pokemon Go players not spend more than an hour a day on the game, as it may result in higher stress levels. Deputy Director of the Mental Health Department Panpimol Wipulakorn also noted that accidents may occur if people pay too much attention to playing Pokemon Go. While the hit mobile game can be enjoyable, prolonged gaming can expose players to health risks and eye strain. Dr. Panpimol has urged parents to ensure that their children do not spend too much time playing the game. She said children should be introduced to other meaningful activities and that once children become obsessed with gaming, they may start developing mood swings and dishonest behavior. Meanwhile, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police Pol Col Kritsana Pattanacharoen also warned people to be extra cautious when playing Pokemom Go. Anyone found to be using their mobile phones while driving or even at a red light can receive a maximum fine of 1,000 baht. -- nnt 2016-08-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapelroad Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I thought to play it is already a sign of mental health issues ? Edited August 9, 2016 by Chapelroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 so very asinine, some petty academic riding the pokemon wave to get noticed. given its been live in Thailand for only a few days he doesn't have enough empirical data to any sort of remark whatsoever regarding the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 So funny that after a comment in the article about 'dishonest behaviour' there is immediate mention of a spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police. How appropriate is that! Brilliant linkage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It should hold their attention about as long as the Look Thep doll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Even the PM has weighed in on Pokemon Go. One would have thought he had more pressing issue but he does like to oversee all of society. I know nothing about this game but did see a few dozen people, a few minutes ago, in Siam Square 1 Mall traipsing about with the app. open. One guy tripped and fell as he didn't see a step. I guess there must be a 'whatever' there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digibum Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 1 hour ago, HooHaa said: so very asinine, some petty academic riding the pokemon wave to get noticed. given its been live in Thailand for only a few days he doesn't have enough empirical data to any sort of remark whatsoever regarding the game. hahahahahahahahahahahaha . . . . empirical data. Oh man, that's a good one. Facts are like kryptonite for Thai officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphMichaels Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 On topic, this link should say it all. http://bangkokpsychotherapist.blogspot.com/p/faq-about-accessing-mental-health.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yes, get fined for checking your phone at a red light. But ignore the hundreds of real traffic violations like motorcycles driving against traffic, on sidewalks, jumping green lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, jerojero said: Yes, get fined for checking your phone at a red light. But ignore the hundreds of real traffic violations like motorcycles driving against traffic, on sidewalks, jumping green lights. Dont speak the truth youll get edited out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabula Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Open UTube and do a search for, 'pokemon go accidents.' Just scanning the long lists of horrific accidents, and video images, stressed me out. Parents need to see the end game of all this nonsense and warn their children and friends. Intensive care, rehabilitation medical bills and loss of income will send the stress levels over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 so very asinine, some petty academic riding the pokemon wave to get noticed. given its been live in Thailand for only a few days he doesn't have enough empirical data to any sort of remark whatsoever regarding the game.But she's a doctor so practically a god here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Actually this is so far off the pace it is crawling , on this mornings breakfast show ABC a guy was saying that Pokémon Go lowers stress and promotes thinking , the stress comes from Facebook and putting up with B/S from the Thai Junta.......................................... Edited August 9, 2016 by chainarong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddygq Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 3 hours ago, Kabula said: Open UTube and do a search for, 'pokemon go accidents.' Just scanning the long lists of horrific accidents, and video images, stressed me out. Parents need to see the end game of all this nonsense and warn their children and friends. Intensive care, rehabilitation medical bills and loss of income will send the stress levels over the top. It's not the game, it's just senseless people. If there is a pokemon in reach of you, you get a notification by your phone vibrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franky Bear Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I caught 2 Pokemon 30 mins ago. What a time to be alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniedapu Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, AlphMichaels said: On topic, this link should say it all. http://bangkokpsychotherapist.blogspot.com/p/faq-about-accessing-mental-health.html And it does. Thanks for that. Zero posts since July 2010, and a lonely advertisement from Benny Weensteen who owns the blog. A miracle. If you can't make a blog about psychotherapy in Thailand, where the incidence of mental health issues among expats is huge (imho), then you should stay far away from making blogs. Must be even harder to make a living out psychotherapy, what with the language issue and all... Be better off playing Pokemon... Winnie Edited August 9, 2016 by Winniedapu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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