Discovery - Caught in the Web
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Vera Frankl reports on a 21st Century affliction - Internet Addiction Disorder. Should this be classed as a mental health issue?
The internet has revolutionised communications and the way many of us live our lives. But for some, it seems, the opportunities offered by the web, can become a compulsion to stay online.
That kind of behaviour is becoming so widespread, that it has been given a name: internet addiction disorder - and clinics have been set up across Europe, America and Asia, to treat it.
Some mental health professionals now believe it has become such a serious health issue, that they want to see internet addiction disorder added to the official reference book for recognised mental illnesses.
Vera Frankl reports on a 21st Century affliction.
- Broadcast on BBC World Service, 1:32PM Sat, 26 Mar 2011
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC World Service, 10:32AM Wed, 23 Mar 2011
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- Duration 28 minutes
