Tiktok Launches Mental Health Guide

TikTok shared new features designed to support users’ mental well-being after rival Instagram has come under fire. The features include guides on engaging with people who may be struggling and updated warning labels for sensitive content. Facebook’s ($FB@US) research has raised concerns about its photo-sharing app Instagram’s impact on teens' mental health. TikTok’s new guide was developed along with the International Association for Suicide Prevention, Crisis Text Line, Live for Tomorrow, and Samaritans of Singapore and Samaritans (UK). The guides are available on TikTok’s Safety Center. There is also a new Safety Center guide about eating disorders, also developed along with experts. In addition, when someone searches for words or phrases like #suicide, they’re pointed to local support resources like the Crisis Text Line helpline for information, treatment options, and support.