'...Some TikTokers believe that [TikTok] can be reaffirming for Black women who believe they may be experiencing challenges with their mental health. In some instances, [the app] can act as a companion to expert treatment and other self-assessments.'
using apps and browsing the web on smartphones than total women , which we can predict means the Internet is the first line of information for a lot of us. TikTok also has over a billion users worldwide, giving Black women a considerably large community of support along their self-diagnosis journey.
Additionally, there’s a stigma around mental health within our culture that could lead someone to turn to social media where neurodivergence and other differences can be more accepted. As with everything, relying on fellow TikTokers to answer your health concerns can have its pitfalls. Just like WebMD, sometimes TikTok can get it wrong. Real wrong. We’ve all seen many TikTok influencers that provide sketchy info. With self-diagnosis, no matter how thorough you are, it can lead to misdiagnosis,ADVERTISEMENT
“It creates this horoscope type of effect. People see enough of these videos, they start to relate to any number of the potential symptoms and even begin to present with some of the same symptoms,” Dr. Adeola AdelayoBanner Health about the uptick in mental health self-diagnosis on TikTok in Gen-Z. “While you might believe you have ADHD, it could actually be anxiety or something else.
However, some TikTokers believe that the social media app can be reaffirming for Black women who believe they may be experiencing challenges with their mental health. In some instances, TikTok can act as a companion to expert treatment and other self-assessments.
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