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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Tara Cobham

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

More than half of videos about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shared on TikTok contain misinformation, a new study has revealed.

Researchers found social media platforms are “awash” with misleading or unsubstantiated mental health content – and that this is the worst on TikTok.

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