BMC Psychiatry March 2024 PMID 38515062

"Anxiety is not cute" analysis of twitter users' discourses on romanticizing mental illness.

Barikisu Issaka, Ebenezer Ato Kwamena Aidoo, Sandra Freda Wood, Fatima Mohammed

Mentions

25
Peak: 14 in Mar 2024
across 4 sources since Mar 2024

Extended reach

106,158
potential audience

Total likes

52

Video views

1,662

Mentions per month

Mar 2024 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter17 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collection reveals strong agreement with the article’s stance against romanticizing mental illness, as evidenced by repeated mentions of the publication and calls for understanding, such as 'If you want to understand the latest DWP attack on mental illness read this paper.' The tone is analytical yet urgent, emphasizing the importance of addressing societal attitudes towards mental health to promote more responsible discourse.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the harmfulness of romanticizing mental illness, affirming the publication's message.

InterestHigh interest

The recurring references and calls to understand or critique social trends suggest high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging by sharing articles, citing specific analyses, and encouraging further discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on mental health discourse and the emphasis on societal attitudes highlight a moderate to significant influence on public perceptions.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Applies to many labels.

Mar 22, 2024 · 27 likes · 6 shares · 4,985 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

If you want to understand the latest DWP attack on mental illness read this paper. https://t.co/ZZvYHsND8w

Mar 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,488 followers View post →
Tim Gatty
@firemonkey1957 · X

https://t.co/f44GmwU4pZ @SameiHuda @DrAnnieHickox @gerardrodgers @jonathanstea Apology if seen already.

Mar 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 733 followers View post →
Anna Rebowska
@anna_rebowska · X

New trend in research. Mining tweets. https://t.co/JaNshhCBp1

Mar 23, 2024 · 1 like · 2,765 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
@DrJGiddensRN · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text - #scraping the ⁦@X⁩ data like #nom nom nom https://t.co/44b8m6FbFs

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 like · 2,751 followers View post →
Tania Marshall
@TaniaAMarshall · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 34,349 followers View post →

All mentions

Jaeson Vee
@jaesonv · X

Hey @ResearchGate! How do you get research papers on @CorinnaKopf in your website without being taken down in the last 4 days?

Oct 27, 2024 · 2,017 followers View post →
℃-uteキュートすればいいじゃない
@c_uterex · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users' discourses on romanticizing mental illness - BMC Psychiatry - BMC Psychiatry https://t.co/dHtaNIdDba

May 23, 2024 · 35 followers View post →
Ato kwamena Aidoo
@AtokwamenaAidoo · X

New Article Alert: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/aBGK1gsNSw https://t.co/hixPpocdtV

Apr 4, 2024 · 189 followers View post →
Tim Gatty
@firemonkey1957 · X

https://t.co/f44GmwU4pZ @SameiHuda @DrAnnieHickox @gerardrodgers @jonathanstea Apology if seen already.

Mar 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 733 followers View post →
luisrobertson
@luis_robertson1 · X

RT @draevans: If you want to understand the latest DWP attack on mental illness read this paper. https://t.co/ZZvYHsND8w

Mar 23, 2024 · 1 share · 580 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

@ProPhotographyP @juliesharp86 https://t.co/ZZvYHsN5iY

Mar 23, 2024 · 8,488 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

If you want to understand the latest DWP attack on mental illness read this paper. https://t.co/ZZvYHsND8w

Mar 23, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,488 followers View post →
Anna Rebowska
@anna_rebowska · X

New trend in research. Mining tweets. https://t.co/JaNshhCBp1

Mar 23, 2024 · 1 like · 2,765 followers View post →
Jaeblakor
@jaeblakor · X

RT @DrCarlHindy: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text h…

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 share · 272 followers View post →
Dr. Carl Hindy
@DrCarlHindy · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text https://t.co/tA6HTan15w

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 share · 34,041 followers View post →
Szyzygy
@Szyzygy2 · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
An
@vitatchai · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 121 followers View post →
AutisticPsychologist
@AutisticPsychs · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 217 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)
@DrJGiddensRN · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text - #scraping the ⁦@X⁩ data like #nom nom nom https://t.co/44b8m6FbFs

Mar 22, 2024 · 1 like · 2,751 followers View post →
Benefit parasite and proud
@niwroffyc · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 3,210 followers View post →
Tania Marshall
@TaniaAMarshall · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: “Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Ap…

Mar 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 34,349 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

“Anxiety is not cute” analysis of twitter users’ discourses on romanticizing mental illness https://t.co/jFykz3Xcay Applies to many labels.

Mar 22, 2024 · 27 likes · 6 shares · 4,985 followers View post →