1.8 billion people log into TikTok at least once a month, but when it comes to being a reputable education platform for a subject like ADHD, the platform has proven to miss the mark. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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00:00If you happen to be turning to TikTok as a source of information,
00:03this new study may help you think twice.
00:06Science Alert reports 1.8 billion people log into TikTok at least once a month.
00:12But when it comes to being a reputable education platform for a subject like ADHD,
00:17the platform has proven to miss the mark for young people.
00:21Clinical psychologist Vassalia Karasava explains,
00:25Anecdotes and personal experiences are powerful, but when they lack context,
00:30they can lead to misunderstandings about ADHD and mental health in general.
00:34The study, published in PLOS One, suggests the discrepancy could be a result of content
00:40creators prioritizing and being rewarded for views rather than sharing accurate information.
00:47The potential for sharing misinformation of casual viewers rather than expert opinions
00:52could interfere with the public's understanding of the condition.
00:56Researchers of the study are encouraging TikTok viewers to look for other,
01:00more reputable sources of information.