Sharing – How to Spot Misinformation About Mental Health Online

This is both an important reminder about how much disinformation is out there online and about ways to be more careful about which sources you are using when making decisions about your mental health.

https://medicalresearch.com/how-to-spot-misinformation-about-mental-health-online/

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about mental health from online sources. I’ve also seen a lot of false information being shared as well. Some of it is from misunderstanding evidence, but most comes from someone with something to sell. There have been far too many people sharing quick “cures” and lifehacks that will treat depression and anxiety and heal us from trauma that have gone viral, and far fewer honest voices telling the truth about the solutions that are available to support mental health across society, and how complicated it can be when what the media says will work doesn’t work for an individual, because they are, in fact, an individual.

Take some time to read up on tools you can use before acting on an online tidbit you saw an influencer share. Then share resources like that one to help others find solid, scientifically-backed information.