They watched TikToks about ADHD, anxiety and cancer. Then they worried they had them
“Things people don’t realize are symptoms of anxiety.” “Signs of inattentive ADHD in the workplace.” “Five physical things you didn’t realize were signs of depression.” Health advice is everywhere on TikTok. And with just a few clicks, it's easy for users to fall down a rabbit hole of videos that leave them convinced they have an illness or disorder. Nearly half of Gen Zers say health content on TikTok makes them feel anxious, according to a June 23 survey from academic writing help platform EduBirdie. And the line between medical advice and misinformation is already blurring, with nearly half of Gen Z saying they trust a health expert on TikTok more than a doctor, according to the study.
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