A recent study published in PLOS One examined the perceptions of popular TikTok videos about ADHD among mental health experts and young adults. Only 48.7% of claims in these videos accurately represented ADHD symptoms, as evaluated by psychologists. When undergraduate students viewed selected videos, they rated experts' preferred choices lower on reliability than experts did. This discrepancy indicates a notable gap between professional evaluations and youth perceptions. Experts warn against the dangers of accepting TikTok content as legitimate educational resources due to their dubious reliability and the potential impact on health understanding.
The study reveals that 48.7% of claims in popular TikTok videos accurately reflect ADHD symptoms, as assessed by clinical psychologists specializing in the condition.
Young adults rated top expert-recommended TikTok videos lower (2.8) than experts (3.6), showing a significant gap in perception of content reliability.
Dr. Blandine French warns about the risks of relying on TikTok for understanding ADHD, emphasizing the videos' lack of nuance and evidence base.
The finding raises concerns over how social media shapes health perceptions, highlighting the need for caution in consuming educational content related to ADHD.
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