TikToxic or TikDoc? A Thematic Analysis of Adolescents’ Use of Online Short Videos as a Mental Health Information and Support Source
Journal of Adolescent Research
Published online on February 07, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Adolescent Research, Ahead of Print.
Adolescents increasingly report anxiety and depression concerns, yet few find professional help. Online short videos (OSVs, e.g., TikToks, Instagram Reels) are popular among adolescents and might be a source of mental health information and support. To ...
Adolescents increasingly report anxiety and depression concerns, yet few find professional help. Online short videos (OSVs, e.g., TikToks, Instagram Reels) are popular among adolescents and might be a source of mental health information and support. To ...