1.Misinformation,disinformation,and malinformation(MDM)about depression This editorial article aims to address the hidden dangers of self-diagnosed depression,especially among young people,which has been exacerbated b...1.Misinformation,disinformation,and malinformation(MDM)about depression This editorial article aims to address the hidden dangers of self-diagnosed depression,especially among young people,which has been exacerbated by massive media coverage of depression risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.While misinformation and disinformation both refer to the distribution of inaccurate information,misinformation is not intended to cause harm while disinformation is.Meanwhile,malinformation is true information that is intended to cause harm.For example,it is common for companies to spread both disinformation and malinformation about depression to promote the sales of their products,such as books and therapies.展开更多
文摘1.Misinformation,disinformation,and malinformation(MDM)about depression This editorial article aims to address the hidden dangers of self-diagnosed depression,especially among young people,which has been exacerbated by massive media coverage of depression risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.While misinformation and disinformation both refer to the distribution of inaccurate information,misinformation is not intended to cause harm while disinformation is.Meanwhile,malinformation is true information that is intended to cause harm.For example,it is common for companies to spread both disinformation and malinformation about depression to promote the sales of their products,such as books and therapies.
