When it comes to social media, your views are their source of revenue. Mental health is big business, which provokes some to create content specifically for these platforms. Self diagnosis videos are targeting a vulnerable population. When you consume these, you are at risk of falling victim to the algorithm—scrolling through an endless stream of negative influence. 

On today's podcast we discuss the TikTok approach to self diagnosis. 

If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're 

considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

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Why People Pretend to Be Unwell Online | Psychology Today

Deconstructing TikTok Videos on Mental Health: Cross-sectional, Descriptive Content Analysis - PMC

New TikTok probe to investigate if app is harming kids’ mental health

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17:00 - Episode 15: What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls?

20:45 - How to know if you have #ADHD

30:40 - Texas sharpshooter fallacy - Wikipedia

37:00 - Social Media and Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities for Research and Practice - PMC

39:30 - Five signs that you may be on the Bipolar spectrum

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