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More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 1 week ago by Domino@lemmings.world to c/world@quokk.au

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More than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found.

People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, “quick fix” solutions and false claims.

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 19 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Stop getting medical advice from the internet.

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 16 points 1 week ago

Meh, just don't go for the quickest or most shocking answer. Internet is basically a huge library information-wise. It's just getting harder and harder to navigate.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 3 points 1 week ago

I would take your advice, but you are on the internet, making this a bit of a paradox.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 1 points 1 week ago

But I'm poor and healthcare in my country is only available for rich people...