Risks of Using Social Media for Health Information

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This handout outlines the risks of obtaining health information via social media, citing issues such as misleading content, lack of regulation, profit-driven incentives, and algorithmic echo chambers. It is intended for clients seeking to understand why online sources may be unreliable compared to professional care. The resource concludes by listing specific trusted websites for mental and general health information and providing tips for evaluating online content.

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@misc{allodium:326dfbb148f44133,
  title = {Risks of Using Social Media for Health Information},
  organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
  url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Health-Anxiety/Health-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---04---Risks-of-Social-Media-for-Health-Information.pdf}
}

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PB  - Centre for Clinical Interventions
UR  - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Health-Anxiety/Health-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---04---Risks-of-Social-Media-for-Health-Information.pdf
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Risks of Using Social Media for Health Information. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Health-Anxiety/Health-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---04---Risks-of-Social-Media-for-Health-Information.pdf

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