r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 16d 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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psychology • u/mvea • 16d ago

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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skeptic • u/blankblank • 16d ago

💩 Misinformation ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions

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NoShitSherlock • u/IveFailedMyself • 15d ago

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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ADHS • u/TheGoalkeeper • 16d ago

[Crosspost r/science] 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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ADHDparenting • u/tohon123 • 15d ago

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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BackTo1985 • u/Vermilion • 16d ago

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adhdwomen • u/rematch_madeinheaven • 15d ago

General Question/Discussion ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions

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happiness • u/roamingandy • 15d ago

Don't get your health advice from social media! ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping 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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ChangingAmerica • u/Scientist34again • 16d ago

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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neuroaffirming • u/Ok-Carrot-8239 • 1d ago

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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VictimSignaling • u/gcgz • 16d ago

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theworldnews • u/worldnewsbot • 16d ago

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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