Vasileia Karasavva
PhD student in clinical psychology at the University of British Columbia who led a study analyzing popular TikTok videos about ADHD and their accuracy and effects on viewers.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 18min
TikTok Is Shaping How We Think About ADHD
Vasileia Karasavva, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, director at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, explore the intriguing relationship between TikTok and ADHD diagnosis. They reveal how viral videos often misrepresent ADHD symptoms, leading to a mix of self-discovery and misinformation. As young adults scroll through content, their critical thinking fades. The guest experts emphasize the need for careful evaluation and the potential of social media to reduce stigma around mental health, all while navigating the complexities of accurate information.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 18min
TikTok Is Shaping How We Think About ADHD
Vasileia Karasavva, a PhD student from UBC, and Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, director at Johns Hopkins, explore the impact of TikTok on ADHD understanding. They reveal that about half of popular ADHD videos are misleading, yet many viewers trust them more as they scroll. This can lead to accurate self-recognition or misguided self-diagnosis. The guests discuss how social media affects clinical assessments and the importance of discerning valid mental health advice amidst a sea of personal anecdotes.
