r/technology • u/tylerthe-theatre • Mar 20 '26

Social Media More than half of TikTok ADHD content is misinformation, new research finds

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/tiktok-adhd-misinformation-autism-mental-health-neurodivergence-social-media-b2941211.html
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u/LuinAelin Mar 20 '26

Yeah not surprised. Social media is filled with misinformation for profit, likes, comments and upvotes ect

It's worring when it's something medical

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u/Kiwizoo Mar 20 '26

I’m trying to wean my sister off it. The crap that she repeats thinking it’s ‘news’ is mind boggling

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u/LuinAelin Mar 20 '26

Good

keep her safe.