r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 17d ago

Neuroscience 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.

https://news.ubc.ca/2025/03/adhd-misinformation-on-tiktok/
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u/prontoingHorse 16d ago

So like treating anxiety and depression helped treat adhd at the same time? Asking because I'm currently thinking of paying the doc a visit.

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u/odelay42 16d ago

Do it. 

For me, it turns out a lot of my depression and anxiety issues stemmed from undiagnosed adhd. 

Treating that reduced all my symptoms dramatically. Medication, education, and therapy together.