Red flags in online wellness advice

Look for pressure

Urgency, guaranteed results and stories that cannot be checked can make it harder to pause. A large following or a polished presentation does not establish professional expertise.

Ask for specifics

What qualifications are relevant to this claim? Is the evidence about people like you? Are risks, costs and alternatives explained? Treatment decisions deserve more than a comment thread.

General educational information, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. If distress persists or affects daily life, speak with a qualified professional. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Further reading

NIMH: Mental health information

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