646 Social Media Accuracy

June 25, 2025 00:01:12
646 Social Media Accuracy
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646 Social Media Accuracy

Jun 25 2025 | 00:01:12

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[00:00:00] Do you turn to social media for mental health advice? New research suggests it may not be the best move if you're seeking reliable, accurate information. Using the Brief COPE Inventory, researchers examined from what sources 250 young adults sought information about anxiety and whether, if they had used social media for mental health information, how much accurate knowledge they had about anxiety. Results Researchers found that young adults who used social media for mental health advice knew less about anxiety than those using friends, family books, Internet websites, Wikipedia, medical websites, Google, podcasts, television, movies or therapy. Only 18% get most of their information from mental health professionals, while 82% relied upon non professionals. However, the study also showed that using the Internet in general, not just social media, can lead to better anxiety knowledge, suggesting that online information can be reliable. All of this points to one takeaway Be careful where you get your mental health advice. Not all sources are reliable. It's best to turn to a vetted resource like Wikipedia or trusted experts online or in person, like clinical psychologists who are trained in mental health.

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