The headline – ’Man commits suicide while being watched in chat room’ – sent shock waves across the world last month.
It also reminded one of the dangerous games Internet can play with the human mind. And the lurking threat in seemingly harmless chat rooms.
Many virtual encounters can catch the mind unawares and stress it beyond limits.
“People could use vulgar language, remarks. They could exploit your sexual urge. They could emotionally abuse you and utilize those vulnerabilities,” says Psychiatrist, Fortis, Dr Sameer Malhotra.
