Conceptualizations of Cyberchondria and Relations to the Anxiety Spectrum: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Sandra K Schenkel Stefanie Maria Jungmann Maria Gropalis Michael Witthöft

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)

Health-related internet use in the context of health anxiety is best conceptualized as health-related safety behavior maintained through intermittent reinforcement. Here, we present a corresponding integrative cognitive-behavioral model.

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health information
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public health
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mental health
high intensity
social media
climate change