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TikTok Introduces Default Meditation Feature for Teens to Promote Healthier Sleep Habits

The app interrupts late-night scrolling with guided meditation for users under 18, while adults can opt in through settings.

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Overview

  • TikTok's new meditation feature defaults to interrupting teen users' feeds after 10 PM with calming exercises aimed at encouraging better sleep.
  • The feature includes guided breathing, soft music, and a soothing display to help users wind down at night.
  • If teens dismiss the initial prompt, a second full-screen notification nudges them to stop scrolling and rest.
  • Adults can enable the feature by toggling on 'Sleep Hours' in the app's Screen Time settings, customizing when prompts appear.
  • TikTok has pledged $2.3 million in ad credits to 31 mental health organizations as part of its broader youth safety and wellness efforts.