Social Media & Self diagnosis

This video discusses the role of social media in self-diagnosing brain health conditions. It highlights the benefits and drawbacks of self-diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Another important factor to consider is the role of social media in self-diagnosing a brain health condition. People who may not otherwise be exposed to mental health content can learn more about the thoughts and feelings they're experiencing, and learn how to seek help through social media. People may realize that they exhibit symptoms of a certain brain health condition and diagnose themselves with it. This is called self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosing from social media can be very helpful in getting people to the treatment they need because the information is free and accessible to everyone. However, on the other hand, the information that circulates on social media platforms is not always correct and can lead to the spread of false information. Additionally, each experience with brain health is unique and very personal. A person may not understand the full picture from what's online. It is a common phenomenon for people to over-diagnose themselves, reading about and relating to symptoms for brain health conditions that they do not have. Overall, social media can be helpful in guiding someone's journey towards the right help and action. But professional help should be sought out to add value.