Teens scrolling after 10 p.m.? TikTok now suggests meditation instead
TikTok is launching a bedtime meditation feature to encourage better habits for teens as concerns over mental health and screen time grow.
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TikTok's New Feature Promotes Better Sleep for Teens and Adults
TikTok Launches New Feature to Promote Better Sleep Habits TikTok, the popular social media platform, has introduced a new feature designed to help users, especially teens, improve their sleep habits. Called "Meditation in Sleep Hours," the feature offers guided meditations, calming music, and reminders to help users wind down before bed. Dr. Willough Jenkins, a psychiatrist and TikTok partner, highlights the feature in a recent video, emphasizing the importance of sleep for mental well-being. "Sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have for mental health, especially for teens," she states in the video. The feature is automatically turned on for users under 18, reflecting the recognized need for adequate sleep among adolescents. Adults can easily enable the feature in their TikTok settings. This initiative by TikTok demonstrates a growing awareness of the importance of digital well-being and its impact on mental health.
TikTok will interrupt teen feeds with meditation after 10pm
In order to reduce young people's screen time, TikTok has announced that it will interrupt their feed with meditation after 10pm.
