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Mental Health Content Accuracy Varies

Researchers found misinformation rates ranged from 0% to 57% across platforms and topics, with higher rates reported in several TikTok studies compared with YouTube.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • March 27, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Mental health content on social media exhibits variable accuracy, with misinformation rates ranging from 0% to 57% across different platforms.

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    A systematic review of 27 studies found a mean misinformation rate of 26%, with significant differences by platform and topic.

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    TikTok had the highest misinformation prevalence, particularly for ADHD and autism-related content, compared to YouTube and Facebook.

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    Content produced by professionals was generally more reliable than that from nonprofessionals, though some studies showed no quality differences.

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    The review highlights the need for improved content moderation and consistent definitions of mental health misinformation across platforms.

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Mental Health Content Accuracy Varies

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 27, 2026

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