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This paper explores the landscape of mental health (MH) content on TikTok, a rapidly growing social media (SM) platform. Examining TikTok's unique attributes, including its algorithm, format, and user dynamics, I analyze its role in fostering open discussions on MH. Despite its potential benefits, concerns such as the algorithmic bubble, transparency issues, and misinformation spread are highlighted. My study emphasizes the intricate relationship between TikTok's algorithmic content delivery, user behavior, and MH discourse. I propose design implications to balance personalized content delivery and responsible information dissemination. Insights from in-depth interviews with experienced TikTok users in MH content provide valuable perspectives for the HCI research community to support users engaging with and consuming MH-related content on TikTok.
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