There’s no humour in joking about mental health, even if it’s done in a light-hearted manner, says an NTU expert. Referencing a trend on TikTok where creators pose as mental health professionals and leave comments on videos like “See me in my office” and “Remember to take your prescribed medication”, the social psychology researcher says that these could trivialise mental health issues.

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