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More than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found.

People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, “quick fix” solutions and false claims.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago

Meh, just don't go for the quickest or most shocking answer. Internet is basically a huge library information-wise. It's just getting harder and harder to navigate.