The unusual viral trend helping ease anxiety
It's the unusual viral TikTok trend, which hundreds of millions can't get enough of. The 'bottle smashing trend' sees people roll glass bottles down solid steps, filled with everything from marbles to liquids, watching to see if they break.
But this is just the latest type of video designed to induce feelings of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) - helping ease anxiety and help people sleep. So how does it work?
Psychologist Sarah Warley tells us about how these videos can help reduce stress, alongside Emma Smith, who has made almost £1 million by making ASMR for her ‘WhisperingRed’ YouTube.