💨 Abstract

Primal scream therapy, popularized in the 1960s, has resurged via social media, with people gathering in groups to scream as a stress-relief method. Mona Sharif, who founded Scream Squad after a viral TikTok, organizes public scream sessions, noting the instant emotional release. While not a therapy replacement, it offers temporary relief and fosters community. Therapist Anna Lancaster explains that screaming activates the vagus nerve, aiding stress regulation.

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