The New Yorker (via aldaily.com) has a story about the rising costs of hypochondria on the health system.

"Studies show that at least a quarter of all patients report symptoms that appear to have no physical basis, and that one in ten continues to believe that he has a terminal disease even after the doctor has found him to be healthy. Experts say that between three and six per cent of patients seen by primary-care physicians suffer from hypochondria, the irrational fear of illness." Read more...</>

Helen Helen

yeah - it's called NHS Direct...

Alistair Davidson

i was thinking more relaxed spaces where people can winge at will to professional listeners - a bit like hairdressers, but for mental health.

but i do see what you mean.

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