Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Many TikTok videos on ADHD, autism are ‘inaccurate’, study claims

Social media misinformation on ADHD and autism is rife, especially on TikTok, and experts are urging better content moderation.

TikTok ‘worst offender’ for ADHD and autism misinformation, study finds

Concerns raised over accuracy of online mental health information, with TikTok deemed a ‘minefield’ for misleading content on ADHD and autism.  Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) examined more than 5,000 posts across platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and X (formally known as Twitter), finding widespread inaccuracies…