Scrolling for answers: how reliable is mental health and neurodivergence-related information on social media?

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A new systematic review finds that mental health and neurodivergence-related misinformation is highest on TikTok, but quality varies widely across all platforms.

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“I don’t need a cup of tea, I need some @#$%&! help”: #camhs through the lens of TikTok

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Young people also posted videos that shared their positive experiences of CAMHS, where they felt listened to and meaningfully involved in their treatment. In some cases, CAMHS was experienced as lifesaving.

Nina Higson-Sweeney summarises a qualitative study exploring the #camhs hashtag on TikTok and how young people experience child and adolescent mental health services.

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Exploring eating disorders on TikTok – #EDrecovery: helpful or harmful?

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Cara Richardson blogs about a novel study that explores the use of the social media platform TikTok to express experiences of eating disorder recovery.

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