Very excited to welcome our U.S. National Science Foundation funded REU Site cohort for the 2022. Thank you for all the mentors, and graduate students for the help to make this a successful recruitment from over 75+ applicants. WS-DL Group, ODU CS ODU College of Sciences ODU Computer Science Old Dominion University

A rapid rise in self diagnosed mental health disorders has happened in recent years and it seems to be in large part due to Tiktok. This is due to the quick spread of misinformation and how readily it is available. #DisInfoREU2022 ODU CS REU

Self diagnosis of Tourette’s among teenage girls and young women has been on the rise since March 2020 and the reason is Tiktok. Through misinformation and improper treatment of prior conditions, it is easy to see why there has been a sharp increase. ODU CS REU #DisInfoREU2022

Self diagnosis is increasingly prevalent in autism and many say that it's valid. However, this article doesn't discuss how disinformation can lead to improper self diagnosis and how people can miss very real and treatable physical health conditions. #DisInfoREU2022 ODU CS REU

A main reason why some are scared to question others in mental health communities. Someone accused of fake claiming can receive hate, ridicule, or even be blocked, making people scared to ask questions which can further the spread of disinformation. #DisInfoREU2022 ODU CS REU

An article talking about why searching the internet to try and understand mental health is important. The internet can not diagnose as mental health symptoms are not as black and white as the flu, a physical health condition. ODU CS REU #DisInfoREU2022