Spread rapidly on social media: ASMR videos are good for mental and emotional health

Specialist Psychologist Hilal Savaş from the Psychiatry Department of Güven Çayyolu Surgical Medical Center stated that Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) videos, which have become widespread recently, have positive effects on individuals' mental and emotional health.

In a statement made by Güven Hospital, Specialist Psychologist Hilal Savaş noted that ASMR videos, which have spread rapidly on social media and aim to relax people with various sounds such as nail clippers or brushing, also have the potential to increase individuals' ability to focus.

Savaş commented, "ASMR is not just an enjoyable trend, but also a phenomenon that positively affects mental and emotional health. The relaxing effects of ASMR can help individuals lower their stress levels and transition to a calmer and more peaceful state of mind. Furthermore, the benefits of these videos, such as increasing attention and improving the ability to focus, should not be overlooked."

'ASMR VIDEOS ARE GOOD FOR THOSE WITH A STRESSFUL PACE OF LIFE'

Touching upon research regarding the effects of ASMR on hormones, Savaş noted that according to the research results, such videos trigger the release of the hormone dopamine.

Stating that ASMR videos have become a powerful tool from which individuals can benefit both mentally and emotionally, Savaş remarked, "Especially for people who have a stressful and busy pace of life, ASMR videos can be an important aid that supports the process of relaxation and refocusing."

Emphasizing that ASMR videos should be considered a potential tool for improving individuals' daily quality of life, Savaş stated that increasing awareness on this subject could also enable more people to benefit from the advantages these videos offer.

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