Opinion: Did the Internet diagnose you with depression? Why ‘TikTok doctors’ are dangerous


An alarming increase of people self-diagnosing mental health conditions has been spurred by online questionnaires and TikTok videos. — Photo by Yuris Alhumaydy on Unsplash

Emily (name changed by request), a 25-year-old Dubai resident, found herself captivated by a TikTok video titled "Signs You Have Bipolar Disorder".

As she watched the video, a profound sense of recognition washed over her. She couldn't help but relate to the symptoms described in the video, feeling as though it was speaking directly to her experiences.

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