Mental Health Awareness and Misinformation

How many posts related to mental health are there on Instagram and TikTok combined?

• 85 million

• 90 million

• 100 million

• 75 million

What factor does the psychologist identify as contributing to the rapid spread of mental health misinformation online?

• Lack of user engagement

• Limited access to information

• Information spreading regardless of accuracy

• Strict moderation policies

What is a key issue when individuals equate their personal mental health experiences to universal facts?

Experiencing common emotions like anxiety or sadness means an individual has a mental health disorder.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

• Only if symptoms are severe

What is a significant danger of self-diagnosing mental health conditions based on online information?

• It validates personal feelings

• It encourages seeking professional help

• It can invalidate or downplay actual mental illness

• It promotes self-care practices

What positive outcome can result from people sharing their mental health experiences on social media?

• It replaces professional therapy

• It guarantees accurate self-diagnosis

• It helps individuals feel less alone and encourages seeking help

• It eliminates the need for traditional support systems

Which generational groups are identified as leading the cultural shift in openly discussing mental health?

• Baby Boomers and Gen X

• Gen Z and younger Millennials

• Silent Generation and Baby Boomers

• Gen X and older Millennials

What advice is given regarding taking medical advice from social media?

The percentage of individuals who will disregard medical advice and take it from TikTok has risen significantly in the past year. Why do we think that is?