ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions. An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.

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https://news.ubc.ca/2025/03/adhd-misinformation-on-tiktok/

[u/SuperBAMF007]

Stuff like this is why I’m so thankful my PCP is interested in treating symptoms, and not diagnosing disorders. I totally understand there’s risk of overtreatment, or “throwing too many things at the wall” before finding something that works, but it’s so much more reassuring having my doc interested in helping me solve the problems I’m having, and not tunnel visioning on finding a diagnosis.

Especially with something as low stakes as ADHD medication. If it was an opioid? Absolutely, be 110% sure before prescribing. But with something as hit or miss as mental health medications, it feels good being able to experiment without waiting 6 months for testing and results.

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Especially with something as low stakes as ADHD medication.

I don't know; stimulants like adderall have decently high abuse potential.