TikTok’s popularity has reached new heights, but with its success Concerns are growing about the spread of the videos It aims to diagnose mental disorders in just one minute.

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Headlines such as ‘Ten signs you have anxiety’ and ‘Take a test to find out if I’m autistic’ are circulating on the platform, with psychologists and psychiatrists warning of the risks associated with this trend.

These clips, mostly created by ‘influencers’ without professional training, offer tools for self-diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. Despite the lack of scientific support, the majority young audience is attracted by the ability to get quick answers about their mental health.

With over 1 billion users worldwide and over 12 million users in Colombia, TikTok has become a global phenomenon.

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Users like 18-year-old Lucila Varela, They share their experiences of feeling identified With the symptoms mentioned in these videos.

However, making such content viral poses a significant risk; because self-diagnosis without professional counseling can lead to inaccurate conclusions and create unnecessary anxiety.

Rosario Arguello, 17 years old, advocates the dissemination of these videos as a means of awarenessbut he also recognizes the danger of people self-diagnosing without taking into account the complexity of mental disorders.

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“This makes people more aware of what’s happening to them and acts as an alarm if they resonate with the event,” says Young.

“I’m starting to think I’m anxious. The video showed common symptoms such as restlessness, overthinking, and largely minimized the disorder itself. I kept watching the video and didn’t have a very good time. “Many thoughts crossed my mind that I kept to myself and did not share with anyone,” said Ángeles Kupfershmidt, another 18-year-old user of the platform.

Laura Mendel, a psychiatrist who specializes in children and adolescents, warns about the psychological risks of self-diagnosis. The number of queries is increasing due to this trendWe come in with patients who are already convinced that they have conditions such as depression, autism or anxiety.

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The ease of ordering and receiving medications based on these self-diagnoses is also concerning for mental health professionals.

Mendel emphasizes the importance of careful evaluation before resorting to pharmacological treatments; Abuse of drugs can cause emotional dependence in young people.

“The best thing that can happen to the adolescent patient and his family is that they come to the consultation, first with a psychologist, and in the second stage with a psychiatrist, with healthy naivety, with a question that will then have a partial answer. moment. . “Nowadays, children and parents come with a pre-existing diagnosis,” explains the professional.

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Child and adolescent psychoanalyst Diana Sahovaler de Litvinoff points out the necessity of professional training for correct diagnosis. Self-diagnosis advice on TikTok looks for quick answersHowever, the expert emphasizes that psychopathological diagnosis requires personal interviews and specific questions.

“What is happening now is that they are trying to give it a scientific quality by resorting to hasty diagnoses. It seems that by answering a series of questions or looking at graphs, it is possible to make an immediate psychopathological diagnosis without needing to consult a specialist,” Sahalover commented.

The search for identity through self-diagnosis is a trend observed by professionals. Many users see hashtags like “I’m bipolar” as a simple way to describe their experiences. rather than addressing deeper questions about his behavior.

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Psychoanalyst and child and adolescent psychiatrist Alberto Álvarez warns about the impact of screen time on adolescents. Social networks affect their brains and mental development, damaging their self-confidence and identity. The artificial intelligence behind social media contributes to a distorted perception of success.

“Young people see the world through screens; they learn from a very young age that their self-esteem depends on the success of the videos they produce,” said Álvarez.

In search of solutions, Litvinoff recommends checks in the application: It is similar to other media that regulate harmful content. Mendel emphasizes the need to educate parents about how TikTok works and improve communication between healthcare professionals and parents.

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Regarding the need to establish controls in practice, he said yes, similar to the regulation in other media that encourages harmful content such as racism and violence.

He also emphasized the importance of educating and encouraging parents to prevent negative situations. Impairing children’s reasoning ability and preventing them from accepting that every attractive message is true.

In line with this perspective, Mendel pointed out that the generation gap between parents and children in terms of the use and consumption of social networks is constantly increasing.

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The task of being aware of the content children consume is becoming increasingly difficult. Despite efforts to encourage young people not to be merely manipulated through networks the reality is that they will inevitably do so.

The challenge is to bridge the generation gap in the use of social networks and ensure that young people have adequate guidance. In a scenario where young people’s mental health is at risk, information, warning and education become important tools.

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*This content was prepared based on information received from La Nación (GDA) with the help of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the journalist and editor.

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