Short Wave What Experts Say About ADHD-Tok
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Mar 21, 2025 Ever diagnosed yourself with a mental health disorder after watching TikTok? You're not alone! The discussion dives into the rise of ADHD representation on social media, revealing the pitfalls of self-diagnosis from viral videos. From there, the conversation shifts to fascinating studies on parakeets, uncovering brain activity that parallels human speech production. They also explore the role of animal communication in understanding human speech, linking innovative research to how we perceive mental health.
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Accuracy of ADHD TikTok Videos
- Less than half of the claims in popular ADHD TikTok videos aligned with the DSM.
- People tend to perceive these videos as more accurate than clinicians rate them.
Seeking Professional Help
- Seek professional help from a therapist for accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment.
- Limit TikTok consumption, especially medical advice, and prioritize therapists' guidance.
Micro-lightning and Life's Origins
- A new study suggests micro-lightning from charged water droplets could have created life's building blocks.
- This theory builds on the Miller-Urey experiment, but other hypotheses exist, like asteroid impacts or hydrothermal vents.