US EditionTiktok, at the Top of Social Networks that Misinformation About Mental Health – Study. Platform Reaction
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Over half of the mental health posts on social networks contain hormonal information, and TikTok records the highest levels of misinformation, especially in cases such as ADHD and autism, according to a study quoted by Euronews.
TikTok is a minefield of fake mental health information; one out of every two pieces of information regarding ADHD or autism is misinformation. "When I feel anxious and tight-chested for no reason, I take a warm shower and take [specific] supplements." If you have seen videos with this kind of content on social media, including TikTok, it would be a good idea to question the source at least once.
Researchers have said that their results show a "clear need for action" to disseminate more quality information on social networks and for "consolidation of content moderation". Disinformation on social networks Researchers from the University of East England (EUA) and from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have analyzed how accurate are information about mental health and neurodiversity from social networks. They reviewed existing studie…
A new British study puts TikTok at the top of the platforms affected by mental health misinformation. Of 5,000 publications analysed, 52% of the videos on ADHD and 41% of the videos on autism contain inaccurate information. Researchers question the algorithm and call for more caregivers in the digital space.
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