Jakarta, INTI – TikTok, a short video platform popular with teens and young adults, has just introduced a new feature focused on mental health: a meditation feature. The move is part of the company's efforts to encourage healthier digital habits amid concerns about overuse of the app, particularly at night.
Focus on User Health, Especially Teenagers
The meditation feature was officially announced on Friday 16 May 2025 and was tested earlier this year. According to a report from TechCrunch, the main purpose of this feature is to help users, especially teens, improve sleep quality and reduce the tendency of scrolling endlessly late into the night.
For users under the age of 18, this feature will automatically activate in their app. When the app is used after 10pm, their screen will switch to a guided meditation display containing calming visuals, soft music and breathing exercises to encourage them to get some rest.
Sleep Time Intervention Mechanism
TikTok doesn't just offer one warning. If a teenage user chooses to continue scrolling after the first meditation screen appears, they will see a second full screen that more explicitly encourages them to sleep.
This feature is part of TikTok's strategy to respond to public and regulatory concerns over the app's influence on teens' sleep habits and mental health. In recent years, TikTok has continued to add digital safety features to create a healthier and more responsible online environment.
How to Activate the Meditation Feature for Adult Users
For adult users who also want to benefit from this feature, TikTok provides a manual activation option. It's pretty straightforward:
-
Go to the Screen Time settings within the app
-
Activate the “Bedtime” feature
-
Specify what time you'd like to receive the meditation practice each night
By activating this feature, users can make bedtime a healthier and better quality routine, supported by TikTok's soothing ambience and guidance.
Social Commitment: Donating to Global Mental Health
In addition to launching this new feature, TikTok also announced a donation of US$2.3 million in ad credits to 31 mental health organizations in 19 countries. This initiative is part of the Mental Health Education Fund, which aims to increase awareness and access to mental health resources globally.
Conclusion
TikTok is taking a new step in supporting the mental health of its users, especially teens, by introducing a guided meditation feature. This feature is designed to help reduce late-night scrolling and improve sleep quality. With gentle approaches like calm music and breathing exercises, TikTok wants to create a healthier digital space. In addition, the company also shows its global commitment through donations to mental health organizations in various countries.
Read More:Laser Technology and Healthy Lifestyle Help Treat High Blood Pressure