Oversharing Online - Examining Vulnerable Communication on TikTok

Explore the complex issue of sensitive content sharing on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the potential risks associated with consuming and disseminating detailed experiences of mental illness and other high-risk topics online. Examine the impact of such content on young children, adolescents, and vulnerable populations, as well as its effects on common users exposed to potentially troubling information. Learn about ongoing research focused on health information dissemination, specifically mental health, on social media platforms. Investigate current trends on TikTok regarding taboo or stigmatized mental illnesses, including eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and suicidality. Consider the implications of health misinformation, the dual nature of social support, computer-mediated communication, speech communities, and online misdiagnoses. Gain insights from Lili Romann, a master's student in Communication, as she shares her passion for interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and highlights the importance of internet safety, social media policy, and psychological wellness in the digital age.