ASMR really can help you de-stress according to science

YouTubers film themselves producing soft sounds, but recorded very closely so that the viewer has the impression that they are produced a few centimeters from their ear. — AFP Relaxnews

It’s been several years now that “ASMR” videos have become a category onto itself with endless quantities of videos. They provoke powerful emotions in some, and annoyance in others. British researchers sought to study them and their findings suggest that they can have a positive impact on the mental health of those who watch them.

“ASMR” is an acronym that stands for “autonomous sensory meridian response”. These somewhat complicated terms refer to a trend that appeared on the Internet in the early 2010s. YouTubers are filming themselves making soft sounds but recorded very closely so that the viewer feels they are being made just a few centimeters from their ear.