Submission + - Facebook 'considered harmful' (bbc.co.uk)
UnHolier than ever writes: "Children growing up alongside the rise of social networking websites may have a "potentially dangerous" view of the world, says a leading psychiatrist.
Dr Himanshu Tyagi said sites such as Facebook and MySpace may be harmful.
He told the Royal College of Psychiatrists annual meeting people with active online identities might place less value on their real lives.
And the West London Mental Health NHS Trust expert added this could raise the risk of impulsive acts or even suicide.
This is especially true when you consider the psychological implications of infecting your friends with virtual zombieness. The nightmares, they won't go away!"
This is especially true when you consider the psychological implications of infecting your friends with virtual zombieness. The nightmares, they won't go away!"