As someone who experiences episodic anxiety, this speaks close to my heart.
Studies show adults who watch at least one movie a month can reduce mental health struggles by up to 62%, a trend especially relevant for young adults, one in three of whom face stress and anxiety.
Last October 10, 2025, World Mental Health Day, Southeast Asian streaming platform V!be launched Healing Watch Therapy, reimagining entertainment as a tool for mental wellness.
Movies and series are now categorized not just by comedy, drama, or romance, but by their impact on mental health.
Genres are carefully curated based on research-backed insights into how stories affect well-being:
* ANTI-ANXIETY: Predictable plots, comfort classics, relatable stories
* STRESS RELIEVER: Comedy, character-driven tales, horror escapes
* TENSION LIBERATION: Fear-focused narratives
* DOPAMINE BOOSTER: Humor, emotional drama, documentaries, optimistic stories, adrenaline-filled plots
* SELF-ESTEEM ELEVATION: Childhood classics, coming-of-age, culturally significant stories
* RECHARGE & CHARGE: Magical worlds, escapism, intricate, high-stakes plots
* ANTI-ANXIETY: Predictable plots, comfort classics, relatable stories
* STRESS RELIEVER: Comedy, character-driven tales, horror escapes
* TENSION LIBERATION: Fear-focused narratives
* DOPAMINE BOOSTER: Humor, emotional drama, documentaries, optimistic stories, adrenaline-filled plots
* SELF-ESTEEM ELEVATION: Childhood classics, coming-of-age, culturally significant stories
* RECHARGE & CHARGE: Magical worlds, escapism, intricate, high-stakes plots
New content and genres will continue to roll out, shining a spotlight on mental health in regions where the topic remains taboo, like Myanmar.
Download V!be entertainment on Google Play and Apple Store now.
