Is TikTok Helping or Hurting Mental Health?

<p><strong>Is TikTok making mental health more accessible—or more confusing?</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Deciphering Growth</em>, licensed therapists Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone explore the rise of &quot;therapy speak&quot; across TikTok and social media.</p><p>From trauma and triggers to narcissism, gaslighting, boundaries, dissociation, and self-diagnosis, they discuss why these terms have become so common, where misinformation spreads, and how viral mental health advice can both help and harm.</p><p>The conversation also covers how to critically evaluate online psychology content, why context matters, and how social media influences the way we understand our own mental health.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether a viral therapy video is actually accurate, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><p>• Therapy speak explained• Trauma vs. difficult experiences• Gaslighting and narcissism misconceptions• Self-diagnosis on social media• Mental health misinformation• Healthy ways to consume psychology content• The benefits—and risks—of TikTok therapy</p><p>⭐ Support the podcast and listen to episodes early on Patreon.</p>