Pressure of 24-hours social networking

While Tik Tok, Instagram, and other social media sites can help young people connect with each other, they can also become toxic spaces that support distorted images of perfection, cyberbullying, and other harmful messages and interactions.

Letting oneself go with art to release pressure

Expressive arts (art, music, dance/movement, drama, and creative writing) can very successfully improve self-regulation. The kinetic-sensory qualities of art, music, and movement that include rhythm, movement, touch, and sound have the potential to mediate lower brain functions, such as heart rate and respiration, through specific approaches.

Combining expressive arts in a ludic or in a purpose-free way is also an interesting strategy that can help to build a positive self-image, self-esteem, and confidence. Some examples include writing or drawing anything that comes up to one’s mind while listening to instrumental music, or creating a meaningful or cheerful playlist and letting the body move along. It is important that these techniques are implemented in a safe and quiet space.