Facebook has announced a new feature on its app to help its users deal with quarantine. The “Quiet Mode” helps people take a break from the app when they are feeling overwhelmed by their newsfeed or notifications.
The Daily Mail reports Facebook’s Quiet Mode will help users take a break from constant notifications and updates. Similar to Apple’s Screen Time, the feature allows users to schedule a time when they want to use the app and silence notifications when they need to take a break.
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‘As we all adjust to new routines and staying home, setting boundaries for how you spend your time online can be helpful. Whether it’s to help you focus on your family and friends, sleep without distraction or manage how you spend your time at home, we have tools that can help you find the right balance for how you use Facebook.’
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Their blog post also states that the main focus in their users’ mental health since many are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are providing tools to enforce healthy coping mechanisms:
‘To help, we’re sharing tips from experts to stay well, supporting the work of mental health organizations, and giving you tools to manage your time on Facebook.’
The feature will be available for Apple users in May and Android users will recieve the update in June.