New hypnotherapy recordings for teens & adults — “Get Off Your Screen” helps teens break free from screen overuse and build a strong future

In a world dominated by smartphones, social media, and streaming platforms, many teens find themselves trapped in a cycle of excessive screen time. 

Now, there’s an innovative solution available to help teens reclaim their time, boost their study focus, and build habits that will set them up for lifelong success. 

The "Get Off Your Screen" hypnotherapy recording, now tailored specifically for teens, provides a powerful tool to break free from digital distractions and help teens thrive.

Available through the Feel Amazing hypnotherapy app by renowned British hypnotherapist Ailsa Frank, this recording is designed to gently shift teens’ mindset toward healthier screen habits. 

It helps them develop stronger focus for their studies, discover fulfilling hobbies, and invest their time wisely in ways that will benefit their future success.

The new teen-focused version of "Get Off Your Screen" addresses the unique challenges teenagers face today, including the pressure to stay constantly connected online. Ailsa Frank’s proven hypnotherapy techniques guide listeners into deep relaxation, embedding messages that encourage balance between the digital and real world, creating healthy work habits, and fostering a positive mindset for academic and personal success.

What’s included in the "Get Off Your Screen" recording for teens:

- Track 1: Reduce Screen Time – Helps teens manage their screen time and reduce unnecessary use of smartphones, social media, gaming, and streaming platforms, freeing them to focus on more meaningful and productive activities.

- Track 2: Break Screen Addiction – Addresses the deeper issues of screen addiction, promoting healthier digital habits and providing teens with tools to take control of their screen use, enhance focus on studies, and build hobbies that contribute to their personal growth.

Why is this recording important for teens?

Today’s teens face unprecedented levels of digital distraction. Excessive screen time can negatively impact their academic performance, sleep, and mental health. "Get Off Your Screen" aims to provide them with an escape from screen dependency, empowering them to establish a better balance between the online world and real-life experiences.

Ailsa Frank explains to That's Health: “Teens have their entire future ahead of them. By breaking free from screen overuse now, they can develop essential habits that will not only help them succeed in their studies but also shape their work ethic and success in adulthood. 

"This recording is about giving them the tools they need to find balance, focus, and enjoy life beyond their screens.”

This hypnotherapy recording works by subtly shifting the subconscious mind, helping teens feel good about spending time on productive activities such as studying, practising sports, or learning new skills. It supports the development of a strong work ethic, creating the foundation for future success in both academic and personal life.

The "Get Off Your Screen" recording for teens is now available in the Feel Amazing app, which offers a range of hypnotherapy recordings that support mental well-being, personal growth, and success.

A one year subscription for teens access cost £25 or a full subscription costs £45 and allows up to 4 family members to share. It includes over 60 titles.

Ailsa Frank is a British hypnotherapist and self-help author with nearly 2 decades of experience in transforming lives through hypnotherapy. She is known for her positive approach to changing unwanted habits, improving self-confidence, and reducing stress. Her work has been featured in The Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Marie Claire, and she is the creator of the best-selling Feel Amazing app.

www.ailsafrank.com

How to listen (and why the app helps)

The Feel Amazing app offers a simple listening experience with a playlist feature and the option to change the background music to suit your mood. Purchases are activated in-app; membership opens access to the full library.

A one-year subscription to the app costs £45 (normally £60) and includes more than 60 titles. Less than £1 a week.

Product page: Get off your screen for teens

App website: feelamazing.app

App Store and Google Play — feelamazing.page.link/6BG2

DSM Foundation responds to ASH’s annual survey on youth vaping in Great Britain

The DSM Foundation, a charity dedicated to drug education, has welcomed new data released by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) showing stability in vaping rates among young people aged 11–17 in Great Britain. 

However, the charity echoes ASH’s concern over a significant increase in those identifying as “ever smokers,” rising from 14% in 2023 to 21% in 2025.

The YouGov survey, which polled 2,746 individuals aged 11–17, reveals that rates of "ever vaping" (20%), "current vaping" (7%), and "regular vaping" (4%) have plateaued. These behaviours remain more prevalent among current or former smokers, and overall smoking rates among this age group continue to be low.

Among younger respondents aged 11–15, just 16% reported having ever tried vaping, a figure that has remained steady in recent years. Notably, 95% of this group do not currently vape, underscoring the relative rarity of regular use among younger teens.

The survey was conducted prior to the UK-wide ban on disposable vapes enacted on June 1, 2025, hence disposable devices remained the most commonly used, although popularity dropped from 69% in 2023 to 42% in 2025. When asked how they would respond to the ban:

25% said they would stop vaping altogether

59% indicated they would continue, with 67% planning to switch to reusable devices and 44% saying they would turn to illicit disposable products.

Concerningly, nearly half of youth vapers (47%) reported experiencing strong or very strong urges to vape – up from 26% in 2020 – indicating rising levels of dependence. Around 30% admitted to using nicotine concentrations at or above the adult legal limit (20mg/ml), while a similar proportion were unsure or declined to disclose their usual strength.

Social influence remains a dominant factor, with over three-quarters receiving their first vape from someone they knew, typically a friend. Despite legal restrictions, 46% of underage vapers said they had purchased devices from shops, while 25% sourced them informally.

Exposure to promotional content continues to play a role, with:

55% seeing vape advertising in shops

29% encountering promotions online, most commonly on TikTok, followed by YouTube and Instagram

“DSM founder and director Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE told That's Health: “This annual survey by ASH is such a valuable insight for us as a drug education charity into trends in young people’s experiences of vaping and smoking. It enables us to ensure our provision is relevant, current and of use to young people, and the adults in their lives, when it comes to managing decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. 

"With such significant shifts in policy relating to vaping, as well as in public perceptions and attitudes to vaping, smoking and other nicotine products, having current data is so important. Seeing this rise in young people smoking after so many years of steady low numbers highlights this importance – this is a real concern that we need to respond to urgently.”

https://www.dsmfoundation.org.uk