Do You Have a Case of Cyberchondria?
In the old days, if you had a symptom that didn’t go away, you’d call your doctor. Today, many people are likely to consult “Dr. Google” to self-diagnose instead. And when this behavior is taken to extremes, it’s sometimes called cyberchondria. Encountering conflicting health information online can be anxiety-provoking, says psychiatrist Jonathan S. Adelstein, MD, […]
