TikTok Is My Therapist: The Dangers and Promise of Viral #MentalHealth Videos
#ADHD videos on TikTok have now received 2.4 billion views. These short, viral clips are spreading ADHD awareness, building community, and destigmatizing mental health. They are also perpetuating stereotypes, ignoring comorbidities, and encouraging self-diagnosis. Could a platform built for dance videos become a powerful source of health information — or are its risks too great to overcome?
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I actually figured out I had ADHD from TikTok. Got tested and it was true. I’d also recommend @domesticblisters on TikTok – she’s a therapist and has a ton of great tricks for managing life with ADHD.