“Awareness” overload: How TikTok’s mental health content goes off the rails

Mental health awareness is more widespread than ever. Some professionals think it may have gone overboard — especially on TikTok. KEY TAKEAWAYS By Ross Pomeroy In one TikTok, a beautiful young woman sits in a bathroom, crying. Text accompanying the video reads, “The part of anxiety no one sees.” 7.5 million views, 1.2 million likes, 5,339 comments. In another, a different woman is shown in various clips meditating, or looking sad and distressed. “Having anxiety is probably one of the most lonely, isolating things to have.” 8.1 million views, 1.2 million likes, 4,028 comments. In a third, Jessa, who states she is a … Continue reading “Awareness” overload: How TikTok’s mental health content goes off the rails