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TikTok Spreads Mental Health Misinformation, Study Finds
First article: 20 mar. 2026, 13:17
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Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:17
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A recent study has identified TikTok as the primary platform for the dissemination of misinformation related to mental health. The findings highlight the potential risks to users, especially adolescents and young adults, who are particularly vulnerable to inaccurate or misleading content. The study underscores the need for improved content moderation and fact-checking mechanisms on TikTok to address this issue.Articles about this topic
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