Quality and Perception of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Content on TikTok: Cross-Sectional Study
The high number of misleading videos on ADHD on TikTok and the high percentage of users who self-identify with the symptoms and behaviors presented in these videos can potentially increase misdiagnosis. This highlights the need to critically evaluate health information on social media and for health care professionals to address misconceptions arising from these platforms.
Authors
- Eva Maria Bitzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9979-7432)
- Katharina Sieferle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4300-8382)
- Florence Dorr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3674-4696)
- Tiziana Guidi
Institutions
- University of Education Freiburg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Infodemiology
- Published
- 2025-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/75973
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00