What Is Tapping, and Can It Really Improve Mental Health?

What Is Tapping, and Can It Really Improve Mental Health?

It looks a little goofy. A self-help method called “tapping,” which involves using the fingertips to perform acupressure while countering negative emotions with breathing exercises and positive affirmations, has elicited eye-rolls from some mental health professionals. “I’m safe in my car,” a woman on TikTok says as she practices the technique, using a finger to tap the top of her head, then the side of her eyebrow and the middle of her chin. “I…