More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds
by Rachel Hall and Rachel Keenan from Technology | The Guardian on (#6XNSS)
Guardian investigation reveals promotion of dubious advice, questionable supplements and quick-fix healing methods
More than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found.
People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, quick fix" solutions and false claims.
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