Decades of research have
shown that writing down your emotions has concrete health benefits -
even helping wounds heal. But as more and more people publish their
intimate feelings online, could they be doing themselves more harm than
good?
High-profile coverage of cyberbullying might make sharing
your deepest emotions online sound like a bad idea, but when it comes to
the risks and benefits of writing online, advice is mixed.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, suggests questions about social media are included in visits to the doctor, a move prompted by worries about cyberbullying, internet addiction and sleep deprivation.
On the other hand, blogging about health problems has been shown to improve feelings of social support, especially when that support is lacking from family and friends.
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