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Abstract
Cyberchondria is a contemporary phenomenon characterized by excessive health-related internet
searching, online self-diagnosis, and heightened health anxiety. The present paper is aimed at providing
an overview of the current state of research on cyberchondria, its underlying factors, and its impact on
individuals’ mental health and healthcare systems. It presents a comprehensive analysis of existing
literature, highlighting the key contributors to cyberchondria, including the availability of online health
information, confirmation bias, and the influence of online communities. It also examines the detrimental
consequences of cyberchondria, such as increased anxiety, stress, avoidance behaviors, and unnecessary
medical testing and consultations. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for further research
to deepen our understanding of cyberchondria and develop targeted interventions. By addressing this
growing health concerns, we can promote a healthier online health environment and enhance individuals’
well-being while ensuring the efficient utilization of healthcare resources
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Mind & Society is a journal for ideas, explorations, investigations and discussions on the interaction between the human mind and the societal environments. Scholars from all fields of inquiry who entertain and examine various aspects of these interactions are warmly invited to submit their work. The journal welcomes case studies, theoretical analysis and modeling, data analysis and reports (quantitative and qualitative) that can offer insight into existing frameworks or offer views and reason for the promise of new directions for the study of interaction between the mind and the society. The potential contributors are particularly encouraged to carefully consider the impact of their work on societal functions in private and public sectors, and to dedicate part of their discussion to an explicit clarification of such, existing or potential, implications.Officially cited as: Mind Soc
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