Dr Google has been a familiar companion (whether helpful or not) to those looking for information about their health over the last decade. However, when it comes to mental health queries, it seems there are a few new kids on the block. TikTok, Reddit and Twitter are delivering mass messaging and (mis)information via influencers and algorithms. To date, #ADHD and #anxiety have a combined 13.1 billion views on video-sharing platform TikTok. Autism, gender dysphoria and trauma are also common trending topics.
Unlike Dr Google, where you actively search your symptoms, social media sends content directly to you. This means you are more likely to passively and repeatedly
