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The double-edged sword of online health information: blessing or burden?

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A woman surfing the internet for self-diagnosis (Source: Getty Images) and Psychiatrist Dr Nitin Dharwadkar (Thumbnail)

A woman surfing the internet for self-diagnosis (Source: Getty Images) and Psychiatrist Dr Nitin Dharwadkar (Thumbnail)

The proliferation of the internet and search engines has expanded the availability of health-related information to the public. Although this has advantages, it also carries substantial consequences for mental well-being. Psychiatrist Nitin Dharwadkar sheds light on this matter.

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The proliferation of the internet and search engines has expanded the availability of health-related information to the public. Although this has advantages, it also carries substantial consequences for mental well-being. Psychiatrist Nitin Dharwadkar sheds light on this matter.

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