Is TikTok Helping or Hurting Mental Health?

Is TikTok making mental health more accessible—or more confusing?In this episode of Deciphering Growth, licensed therapists Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone explore the rise of "therapy speak" across TikTok and social media.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.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.If you've ever wondered whether a viral therapy video is actually accurate, this episode is for you.Topics include:• 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⭐ Support the podcast and listen to episodes early on Patreon.