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TikTok Spreads Mental Health Misinformation, Study Finds

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 13:17 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:17 | 1 source | 1 article

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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.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 13:17 (4 hours ago) Good

Tiktok leads social media platforms in mental health misinformation, study finds

Social media, particularly TikTok, is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis.

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