Exploring Characteristics and Clinical Accuracy of ADHD-Related Content on Tiktok

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Keyword: Digital Media

Abstract: This study analyzed 100 ADHD-related TikTok videos, finding that while symptom portrayals often aligned with the DSM-5, critical contextual criteria were largely missing. Influencer content dominated, and even mental health professionals shared inaccurate information, underscoring the need for more clinically informed mental health communication on social media.

• Alyssa Peppler (Presenting Author)
• Malinda Desjarlais (Author)