The Hidden Dangers of ADHD Misinformation (What You Need to Know!)

21/02/2025 22 min Episodio 35
The Hidden Dangers of ADHD Misinformation (What You Need to Know!)

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Send us a text🚨 ADHD misinformation is everywhere—are you falling for it? In this episode of Hypercast, we expose the false ADHD advice spreading online, from misleading TikTok videos to myths that hold ADHDers back. According to studies, 52% of ADHD content on social media is inaccurate, and we’re here to help you separate facts from fiction.❌ Bad ADHD advice can be harmful—it delays diagnoses, spreads stigma, and leads people down the wrong path. From so-called "experts" making bold claims to viral myths that distort the truth, misinformation is everywhere. But how do you spot it? And more importantly, how do you find ADHD information you can actually trust?👉 Don’t get misled—watch now to learn how to protect yourself from ADHD misinformation!🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The 3 types of ADHD misinformation (and why they’re so dangerous)✅ How false ADHD claims spread like wildfire on social media✅ The real impact of misinformation on ADHD diagnoses & treatment✅ Why self-diagnosis based on bad info can lead to problems✅ How to fact-check ADHD advice and find real, science-backed resources📢 Featured In This Episode:🔸 Melissa Llewellyn Snider – ADHD Coach & Executive Producer of Hypercast🖥️ Learn more at https://likemindcoaching.com🔸 Brianna Morton – ADHD Coach & Therapist Intern🖥️ Find her at https://understandingadhd.ca📚 More ADHD Resources:🎥 Watch Next: https://youtu.be/GsnzW5W2Elw📌 Trusted ADHD Sources: [Links to credible ADHD resources]💬 Have you seen ADHD misinformation online? Drop a comment below!🔔 Subscribe for more ADHD insights & support! #ADHDMyths #ADHDTips #NeurodivergentLifeTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Canadian House Hippo00:29 Welcome to Hypercast00:54 Understanding ADHD Misinformation01:50 The Harms of Misinformation03:58 Misinformation on Social Media07:13 The Importance of Professional Diagnosis09:41 Identifying Good Content18:42 The Role of Social Media in ADHD Awareness20:22 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMelissa's Contact:Email: [email protected] www.likemindcoaching.comBrianna's Contact:Email: [email protected] Us On Instagram