美媒：心理健康短视频是平台的“兔子洞”？

Group 1 - The article discusses the increasing prevalence of "mental health" content on short video platforms, which is favored by algorithms over entertainment or pet-related topics [1][2] - Analysis shows that mental health videos have a higher user engagement, making it difficult for users to escape the algorithmic loop of similar content [1][2] - Users report that the constant exposure to mental health videos can lead to a deeper entrenchment in their issues, as seen in the case of Amy Russell, who found herself unable to escape the cycle of ADHD-related content [1][3] Group 2 - Users need to skip an average of 2.2 mental health videos to negate the impact of watching one, compared to 1.3 for pet videos, indicating a stronger algorithmic influence from mental health content [2] - Approximately 16 out of every 500 videos viewed by users are related to mental health, highlighting the significant presence of this content on platforms [2] - The popularity of mental health content on social media is attributed to the shortage of mental health professionals and the stigma surrounding mental illness, leading users to seek information online [3] Group 3 - The phenomenon of non-professionals creating mental health content can complicate actual diagnoses, as users may misinterpret their experiences based on generalized online discussions [3][4] - Some users report that excessive consumption of mental health videos exacerbates their existing conditions, as noted by Kelly Stephen-Lane, who experienced increased anxiety from the content [4]