A recent study published in PLOS One highlights the inaccuracies in mental health information on TikTok, specifically regarding ADHD. Researchers discovered that less than 50% of claims made in the top 100 ADHD-related videos aligned with the standards set by the American Psychiatric Association's DSM. The study involved clinical psychologists rating the videos for accuracy and revealed that students often misjudged lower-rated videos as more reliable. These findings underscore the need for caution when using social media as a source for mental health education, as the desire for community can lead to self-diagnosis based on misleading information.
Many people turn to social media to understand their behaviors and to find community, but researchers find that information on platforms like TikTok can lack accuracy.
According to the paper, less than half of the claims made in the 100 most popular TikTok videos with #ADHD aligned with the DSM.
The research shows that while TikTok can foster discussions about mental health, the accuracy of information shared is often questionable.
Less than 50% of claims in popular ADHD TikTok videos were accurate, raising concerns over the reliability of social media as a source of psychoeducation.
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