How to help teens navigate mental health advice on TikTok

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How to help teens navigate mental health advice on TikTok
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With more teenagers turning to TikTok for mental health advice, how can you tell which is real? We hear from a psychologist to find out.

So how can you tell which advice is real? We spoke with Dr. Gregory Jantz, a psychologist who specializes in teen depression and social media addiction, to find out more.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also chat online with a counselor at

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