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ADHD prescription abuse rising along with need, study finds

  • More than half of the claims about ADHD in the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos are inaccurate, according to researchers from the journal PLOS One.
  • A study found that college students often misjudge the reliability of TikTok videos on ADHD, with many preferring anecdotal content over expert opinions.
  • Lead researcher Vasileia Karasavva stated that misinformation on TikTok can contribute to misunderstandings about ADHD and mental health.
  • Mental health professionals should be aware that patients may seek ADHD diagnoses based on misleading information from TikTok videos.
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about Digital Health broke the news in on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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