From: The New York Times
A.D.H.D. Videos on TikTok Are Often Misleading, New Study Finds
March 20, 2025
On TikTok, misinformation about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be tricky to spot, according to a new study.
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“The data are alarming,” said Stephen P. Hinshaw, a professor of psychology and an expert in A.D.H.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, who was not involved in either study. The themes of the videos might easily resonate with viewers, he added, but “accurate diagnosis takes access, time and money.”
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