27th May 2025, Kathmandu
In a continued effort to support the mental well-being of its global community, TikTok has introduced a new in-app guided meditation feature to make mindfulness practices more accessible to users of all ages.
TikTok Mental Health Feature
The platform has also announced a $2.3M global mental health education fund that supports trusted organizations worldwide.
Whether the user is a teen navigating school life or an adult managing daily responsibilities, this new tool offers a simple and accessible way to practice mindfulness. These initiatives are part of TikTok’s broader commitment to digital wellness and positive impact through technology and community engagement.
Supporting Better Sleep and Mental Wellness
As part of its existing Sleep Hours feature, the new meditation experience is designed to encourage users to wind down at night with calming, guided exercises.
Research shows that mindful meditation can improve sleep quality in people of all ages, so TikTok introduced Meditation in Sleep Hours to all users, regardless of their age. For users under 18, the feature is switched on by default. After 10 p.m., teens’ “For You” feed is temporarily replaced with a guided meditation prompt. A second, harder-to-dismiss screen appears if they continue browsing, helping reinforce healthy screen time habits. In a recent internal test, TikTok found that 98% of teens chose to keep the meditation feature on.
Adult users can manually enable Sleep Hours from their Screen Time settings. In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to unwind is more important than ever. Experts recommend at least 10 minutes of daily meditation to reduce stress and improve focus. Studies from JAMA Internal Medicine and Harvard Health show that 10–15 minutes of meditation before bed can enhance sleep quality, ease anxiety, and support emotional balance.
$2.3 Million Investment in Global Mental Health Education
Complementing the in-app feature, TikTok has announced a $2.3 million donation in ad credits to support 31 mental health organizations across 22 countries through its 2025 Mental Health Education Fund. This funding, along with TikTok-led training, will help partners create engaging, credible mental health content to reach wider audiences.
TikTok is now exploring opportunities to expand this initiative across South Asia, where conversations around mental health are gaining traction.
Asma Anjum, Trust & Safety, Regional Lead for South Asia at TikTok, reflected on the changing landscape:
“Talking about mental health used to be considered taboo in South Asian markets like Nepal. But with growing awareness and open conversations, we’re seeing a meaningful behavioral shift. More people are now speaking up, seeking support, and accepting help. That’s why we remain committed to investing in in-app features and public awareness initiatives to help drive this positive movement and support the well-being of our community”.
A Continued Commitment to Well-Being
The meditation feature and the mental health education fund reinforce TikTok’s broader commitment to digital wellness and social impact. Alongside, TikTok is adding educational feeds, safety tools, and parental controls to promote healthy digital habits and well-being, especially for young users. Whether it be through #GivingSzn charity drives, STEM feed learning moments, or responding to AMBER alerts to help recover missing children.
By combining technology, community engagement, and nonprofit collaboration, TikTok is reaffirming its commitment to becoming a platform that not only entertains but also empowers and uplifts communities through meaningful change.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices, including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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