TikTok Turns to Tranquility: App Launches Guided Meditation Feature to Boost Mental Wellness

TikTok has launched a new Guided Meditation feature, placing a stronger emphasis on digital wellbeing. The initiative is part of the platform’s broader mental health strategy and is supported by a $2.3 million Global Mental Health Education Fund. According to TikTok, this feature aims to promote better sleep and improve users' mental health.

In a press release issued Monday, TikTok Bangladesh stated that the new meditation tool has been introduced as an extension of its existing “Sleep Reminders” feature. Research has shown that meditation can help improve sleep quality, prompting TikTok to roll out this feature for users of all age groups. For users under the age of 18, the feature will be enabled by default. After 10 PM, their For You feed will temporarily switch to a guided meditation prompt. If they continue to browse, a second screen will appear, designed to encourage healthier screen time habits.

TikTok’s internal survey revealed that 98% of teen users have kept the meditation feature activated.

Adult users can manually enable the feature via their screen time settings. Experts recommend meditating for at least 10 minutes a day to reduce stress and enhance focus. Studies by JAMA Internal Medicine and Harvard Health have found that meditating for 10–15 minutes before bedtime significantly improves sleep quality and helps maintain emotional balance.

To further support global mental health advocacy, TikTok has announced it will provide $2.3 million in advertising credits to 31 mental health organizations across 22 countries. This contribution is part of TikTok’s 2025 Mental Health Education Fund, aimed at helping partner organizations create credible, engaging content and expand their reach through TikTok-led training and support.

Asma Anjum, Trust and Safety Lead for TikTok South Asia, stated, “In countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Nepal, talking about mental health was once taboo, but it is now becoming an open conversation. We are witnessing a positive cultural shift, and we are proud to contribute to this progress through in-app tools and public awareness campaigns.”