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Scenario

Why digital health information increases rather than reduces anxiety

Every time I feel anxious I immediately google my symptoms and WebMD sends me down rabbit holes that make everything worse but I cannot stop checking

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Instant access to medical information can amplify rather than alleviate health anxiety by providing endless possibilities for catastrophic interpretation.

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Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with AI and the future of knowledge?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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