RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – TikTok announced today, November 26, 2025, the launch of its new Time and Well-being space, a centralized hub within the application designed to assist users in managing their digital consumption. The update focuses on helping users, particularly teenagers, build balanced online habits through new tools for relaxation and time management.

This launch reinforces the platform’s safety framework, which currently includes over 50 automatic safety and privacy settings for accounts owned by users under 18. The new features respond to internal research suggesting that TikTok users show a higher inclination toward mindfulness and meditation practices compared to non-users.

New Tools for Mental Wellness

The Time and Well-being space introduces several technical features aimed at reducing digital anxiety and promoting mental health:

  • Affirmational Journal: This tool allows users to set daily intentions using over 120 customizable affirmation cards. Users can select, download, or share these cards to encourage positive self-perception.
  • Soothing Sound Generator: A feature designed to aid relaxation, offering a library of calming audio tracks such as rain, ocean waves, and white noise.
  • Breathing Exercises: Dedicated guided sessions to support mindful breathing techniques, intended to improve both mental and physical well-being.

Gamifying Digital Health

To encourage sustained engagement with these healthy habits, TikTok has introduced “Well-being Missions.” This system gamifies the experience by awarding digital badges to users who complete specific challenges related to healthy digital behavior. These missions are designed to foster long-term discipline regarding screen time and app usage.

Creator Partnerships and Family Safety

In conjunction with the technical rollout, TikTok has partnered with local content creators to produce practical guidance videos. These tutorials demonstrate how to utilize existing tools effectively, such as setting daily screen time limits, customizing the “For You” feed, and managing the “Family Pairing” features. This educational push aims to help parents and teens navigate the platform’s safety ecosystem more effectively.