What Are The Four Psychological Effects Of The Loss Of Privacy?

GUEST:Kristin Sunanta Walker is CEO or everythingEHR and the MHNR Network.=================What Are The Four Psychological Effects Of The Loss Of Privacy? As new allegations seem to appear daily of Facebook being reckless with its users personal data, one has to wonder what the future will hold for the company. Privacy is an issue that many people are concerned about and when their conversations and emails are no longer secure it can have some profound psychological effects. Increased Stress & AnxietyHave you ever sent an email to someone when you weren’t in a total zen-like state? The loss of privacy can substantially elevate a person’s stress and anxiety levels as they feverously go through hundreds of e-mails to see if what the said was insensitive, offensive, sexist or even racist. The fear that these correspondences could one day be made public could also cause some individuals to shudder with fear. Conformity A loss of privacy can cause some individuals to become overly fearful of offending others. This fear can put pressure on the individual to conform to the group culture, thoughts, and beliefs rather than develop their own thoughts and beliefs.   Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues.  Produced by Goldman McCormick PR