When TikTok Becomes Your Therapist: The Problem With ADHD Self-Diagnosis

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When TikTok Becomes Your Therapist: The Problem With ADHD Self-Diagnosis

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Millions of people are turning to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to understand whether they might have ADHD. While social media has helped people recognize symptoms that were previously overlooked, it has also blurred the distinction between ordinary behavior and clinical disorders. This episode examines why ADHD content feels so personally convincing, how algorithms reinforce self-diagnosis, and what psychologists actually look for when evaluating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. We also explore the psychological consequences of adopting a diagnostic identity before receiving a comprehensive assessment.

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