. "Because let's just say, if someone has bipolar, the treatment is not the same as an anxiety disorder. The treatment for depression is not the same as borderline personality, and so it leads to a mismanagement of symptoms which can lead to a worse state.", 65% of educators said they have seen students "sometimes" or "frequently" use social media to diagnose their mental health conditions, and 55% of students admit to doing it.
Oh let me tell you, it takes several sessions to help someone unlearn a self-diagnosis that they have given themselves," Haddock said. "Because they have already done research by the time they come to us...and we have to teach them 'Hey no this is not what you have, this is what's going on with you.'"and said parents must be vigilant in listening to their children and getting them professional help.
"You'll see an influencer, wow. You know, I want to be like that person. So you do this self-identity," she explained. "I think the other thing that parents can do is really monitor phone usage."in 2022, “We strongly encourage individuals to seek professional medical advice if they are in need of support."In fact, 72% of educators say social media has made it easier for students to acknowledge mental health challenges, according to the EdWeek Research Center survey.