Evaluating Public Sentiment on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared With Other Mental Health Disorders From Posts on X (Formerly Known as Twitter): Longitudinal Analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Analysis of social media discourse showed that ADHD attracted higher post volumes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, often described with multifactorial causes including substance use and genetics. ASD consistently received lower engagement. Both language groups showed low trivialization, awareness of the chronicity of the illness, and limited support for the self-management of mental health conditions. These findings underscore social media’s value for capturing direct…

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