Practicum Reflection
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Truth Project
This week at Khair Collective, I officially launched The Truth Project, an educational campaign focused on addressing mental health and medical misinformation on social media. I first developed this idea during my initial meeting with Dr. Ali, with the goal of breaking down complex psychological concepts into information that is accurate, accessible, and culturally responsible. The campaign is designed as a series, and I am currently working on the first installment titled “The ADHD Checklist Trap.” This week, my main focus has been conducting deeper research on ADHD, especially how it is commonly misrepresented online. One of the biggest misconceptions I’ve noticed is the idea that everyday experiences, like losing your keys or getting distracted, automatically mean someone has ADHD. I decided to use this as the opening “hook” because it’s relatable and reflects what many people see on social media. From there, I plan to transition into more accurate, clinical explanations to clarify the difference between normal behavior and diagnostic criteria. I am also in the design phase, experimenting with a clean, minimalist green theme to keep the content professional but still approachable. I’ve been deciding between using symbolic visuals or keeping the slides more text-focused so the educational content remains central. Next week, I plan to continue strengthening the research foundation behind the series, especially the “Fact” and “What To Do Instead” sections, to ensure everything aligns with current evidence-based practices. Overall, this project has pushed me to think critically about how psychological information is presented online and how I can contribute to more responsible, educational messaging.