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TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis (www.npr.org)

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Summary

As ADHD awareness grows, TikTok has become a popular platform for sharing experiences, with ADHD-related hashtags amassing hundreds of millions of views.

However, a new study found that less than half of top ADHD videos on TikTok accurately reflect diagnostic criteria, often oversimplifying symptoms and spreading misinformation.

Excessive viewing of these videos can worsen perceptions of personal symptoms and inflate perceived prevalence rates to 30%, far above the actual 5-6%.

Experts caution that misleading content may prompt unnecessary self-diagnoses and treatments, but acknowledge social media addresses a need for awareness and support.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Just avoid TikTok slop completely.