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<p>Since TikTok’s rise in popularity, the presence of mental health content on the application has been substantial. This research investigates potential immediate outcomes (i.e., estimated prevalence of common disorders discussed on TikTok; stigma toward mental illness; self-reported symptoms) of viewing mental health content on the platform. The sample consists of 245 undergraduates randomly assigned to either engage in no screen-based activities for 20&#xa0;min, view the most popular mental health content on TikTok for approximately 20&#xa0;min, or view popular non-mental health content on TikTok for approximately 20&#xa0;min. Participants completed pre- and post-activity measures of their perceived prevalence of four focal disorders (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Tourette), state symptoms of these disorders, and mental health stigma. Based on the findings, a brief exposure to the most popular mental health content on TikTok is associated with increased prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorder and Tourette syndrome, as well as a decrease in self-reported attention span and increased self-reported ability to recognize mental health symptoms. However, there are minimal cross-condition differences on these variables, indicating that any such effects may not be specific to viewing mental health content on TikTok. TikTok mental health content was also coded, with most posts (90%) including useful information, whereas misleading information was included in 25% of the posts. The findings suggest that although the immediate effects of viewing mental health content on TikTok are limited, further research is necessary to understand the platform's long-term impact on mental health attitudes.</p>

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Mental health content on tiktok: Associations with self-reported symptoms, perceived prevalence, and stigmatization of mental health conditions

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    2026年1月31日

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  • Christopher T. Barry,
  • Sarah L. Flynn,
  • Alexandra C. Anderson,
  • Ranika Misri,
  • Keliah Chaney

摘要

Since TikTok’s rise in popularity, the presence of mental health content on the application has been substantial. This research investigates potential immediate outcomes (i.e., estimated prevalence of common disorders discussed on TikTok; stigma toward mental illness; self-reported symptoms) of viewing mental health content on the platform. The sample consists of 245 undergraduates randomly assigned to either engage in no screen-based activities for 20 min, view the most popular mental health content on TikTok for approximately 20 min, or view popular non-mental health content on TikTok for approximately 20 min. Participants completed pre- and post-activity measures of their perceived prevalence of four focal disorders (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Tourette), state symptoms of these disorders, and mental health stigma. Based on the findings, a brief exposure to the most popular mental health content on TikTok is associated with increased prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorder and Tourette syndrome, as well as a decrease in self-reported attention span and increased self-reported ability to recognize mental health symptoms. However, there are minimal cross-condition differences on these variables, indicating that any such effects may not be specific to viewing mental health content on TikTok. TikTok mental health content was also coded, with most posts (90%) including useful information, whereas misleading information was included in 25% of the posts. The findings suggest that although the immediate effects of viewing mental health content on TikTok are limited, further research is necessary to understand the platform's long-term impact on mental health attitudes.