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How to handle health anxiety, with Karen Lynn Cassiday, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Understanding Health Anxiety

This chapter explores health anxiety, classified as illness anxiety disorder, focusing on its characteristics and origins. It highlights the psychological and familial factors influencing this disorder, as well as the impact of the digital age on anxiety perceptions and management. The narrative also discusses the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers in navigating health-related fears exacerbated by external influences.

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