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Lauren Chadwick

Popular ADHD TikTok videos often do not accurately reflect symptoms, experts say

Popular TikTok videos on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are viewed differently by medical experts compared to young adults, according to a new study that highlights the role social media plays in shaping our perception of health.

Researchers had two clinical psychologists specialising in ADHD review 100 popular TikTok videos about the condition, which affects people’s behaviour and is characterised by difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity or impulsiveness.

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