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What to know about mental health misinformation online

What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media

07/20/2025

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What to know about mental health misinformation online

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What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media

In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But not all the information online is accurate. Stephanie Sy speaks with licensed psychologist Taisha Caldwell-Harvey to learn more.

07/20/2025

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