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·July 2, 2025·6 min read

TikTok ADHD Misinformation Can Mislead Young Minds

College students increasingly turn to TikTok for information, including on mental health. A new study found that exposure to misinformation about ADHD on the platform reduced students’ factual knowledge but increased their confidence in that knowledge. Participants who viewed misleading content were also more likely to seek both scientifically supported and unproven treatments.

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·May 12, 2025·5 min read

Does the TikTok Grounding Trend Really Improve Sleep?

Grounding, or physically connecting the body to the Earth, has gained traction as a wellness trend—now even through high-tech mats and sheets designed to replicate direct Earth contact. Advocates claim benefits for sleep, mood, and recovery, but scientific evidence remains limited.

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·March 19, 2025·5 min read

TikTok Misinformation May Distort ADHD Perceptions

A new study found that popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often misaligns with clinical guidelines, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder. Researchers analyzed the top 100 ADHD videos and found that less than half of the claims matched professional diagnostic criteria.

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·November 1, 2022·4 min read

TikTok Perpetuates Toxic Diet Culture Among Teens and Young Adults

The most viewed content on TikTok associated with food, nutrition, and weight perpetuates a toxic diet culture among teens and young adults, a new study reports.