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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Is screaming the new self-care? Experts weigh in
Ever feel the urge to just scream when you're overwhelmed, stressed or sad? In Chicago, there's now a club for that. Scream Club Chicago, founded by breathwork coach Manny Hernande, has gone viral for its unconventional approach to emotional wellness, racking up millions of views on Instagram. Every Sunday by Lake Michigan, people gather to scream, yell, howl or simply sigh, whatever helps them release bottled-up emotions without judgment. The free-to-attend sessions are drawing bigger crowds each week and sparking interest in other cities. But is this viral trend a legitimate form of release, or just another fleeting social media moment? Experts weigh in. Is screaming the new self-care? Experts weigh in (Photo: Adobe Stock) How screaming helps Screaming, according to psychologists, can act as a cathartic release for pent-up tension, stress or sadness. 'It gives a voice to emotions that might otherwise be bottled up,' says Dr Arpita Kohli, psychologist at PSRI Hospital. She adds that scream clubs can foster a sense of community, turning what is usually a solitary act into a shared emotional experience: 'This collective release can validate emotions and create a feeling of connection and shared humanity.' However, experts also warn that scream clubs aren't for everyone, particularly those dealing with trauma, PTSD or anxiety disorders. 'Such spaces might reinforce extreme emotional responses rather than help individuals process emotions in a balanced way,' cautions Dr Minakshi Manchanda, associate director, Psychiatry at Asian Hospital, Faridabad. She suggests combining scream sessions with calming practices like breathwork and post-session discussions to ensure the experience remains safe and therapeutic. Not a replacement for therapy Screaming into the void might feel good in the moment, but it isn't a standalone solution. 'Think of scream clubs as emotional appetisers, not the full meal,' says Dr Minakshi.
Time Out
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time Out
A new Chicago social club lets you scream out all of your frustrations every Sunday night
With meetings scheduled weekly at North Avenue Beach pier, Scream Club Chicago is the respite you've been searching for. Whether you're looking to release some tension among peers, or you just want to know what all the hubbub is about along Lake Michigan, keep reading to learn more. Every Sunday at 7pm, at golden hour no less, a group of Chicagoans meets to practice breathing exercises, culminating with a collective yawp, a howl, bellow, caterwaul, yelp, or whoop along the waterfront. And, as you might imagine, life feels a bit lighter and freer afterward. Is it a quirky endeavor? Yes. Is this out-of-the-box thinking just the prescription you might need for today's stresses? Maybe. But what do you have to lose? An initiative started by Manny Hernande, a breath-work coach, Scream Club Chicago is an outlet for many Chicagoans who are looking to relieve stress in a healthy way. Connecting with others in the outdoors, while gazing at beautiful Lake Michigan, can't hurt either. Hernande used social media to grow a network of screamers, and the weekly sessions are growing in reputation. "What's bringing me back out here really is that there are things I'm ready to let go of that I finally have an outlet where I can get it out of my system," said participant Alexaner Ruvalcaba to CBS News Chicago. Forget screaming into your pillow, alone in your apartment, or, gasp, holding everything inside, which we all know is a recipe for disaster. Instead, you can join neighbors, of all ages and backgrounds, and participate in a community activity that is meant to leave you feeling as relaxed as you would if you had just finished a yoga or meditation class. "I think this is a good way for us to be able to, in a healthy way, release whatever we have going inside out into the void," said Hernandez to CBS News. The best part? These weekly—loud—screaming sessions are offered free of charge. Now that's truly something to scream about.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Scream Club Chicago meets weekly at North Avenue Beach pier to blow off steam
Scream Club Chicago has found an unorthodox way to let off some steam and make life a little easier. The group meets on the North Avenue Beach pier every Sunday at 7 p.m., where they breathe deeply and collectively scream into the open air over Lake Michigan. The group was started by Manny Hernande, a breathwork coach who was looking for an outlet to deal with stress. He invited others to join him in the screaming ritual on social media. Now the weekly therapy session are growing in popularity. "What's bringing me back out here really is that there are things I'm ready to let go of that I finally have an outlet where I can get it out of my system," said participant Alexaner Ruvalcaba. "I think this is a good way for us to be able to, in a healthy way, release whatever we have going inside out into the void," said Hernandez. Scream Club Chicago meets weekly and all gatherings are free.
Mint
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Don't know how to deal with mental stress? This club has a wild solution; you usually can't do it at home
Every Sunday night in Chicago, a group meets at North Avenue Beach for a unique therapy. They scream out loud. Scream Club Chicago is a weekly meet-up where people come to release stress by screaming. The event is free, and more people join each week. The group meets every Sunday at 7 PM near Castaways in Chicago. One mother, Mamie Amin, even brought her 5-year-old daughter to show her how to express tough emotions. "We've had a lot of change in our life lately, and my daughter has been feeling a lot of feelings, and I feel like it's a really good thing for her to see grown-ups handling all their sad, hard feelings in a healthy way," Amin told ABC7. Scream Club Chicago was started by Manny Hernandez, a coach who moved from Los Angeles. He explains why he decided to start the club. "You never have permission to scream in the middle of your apartment, because the police will get called, so I decided to start something where people can meet up," Hernandez said. According to co-founder Elena Soboleva, it's a 'safe space' where no one judges. People feel supported and free to be themselves. Xander Ruvalcaba joined once and now comes every week. He says shouting made him feel lighter and happier. "I attended one day, and it made me feel happy at the end of it, getting all that screaming out of my system," he said. The session starts with deep breathing. Then, members throw biodegradable paper into the water. These papers carry written frustrations. After that, everyone screams into the lake three times. Tears are common. Hernandez says life builds up stress and emotions we don't always understand. Screaming helps let go. "There's things that happen in our everyday life that we don't necessarily know how to deal with, and I think that we're all just balls of energy of things that happen in our day-to-day lives, and we just hold on to that stuff a lot," Hernandez said. Bollywood fans have seen this before. Remember this scene from Life in a Metro?
