At TrendsActive we monitor changing human behavior constantly. So with the new year just underway, we thought it would be interesting to select the three most significant and interesting trends that will (further) unfold in the new year and share them over the next three signals. So without further ado, here is the first prediction of our Human Trends Foresight for 2024:

Foresight one;

Are we too focused on mental wellbeing?

The rise in awareness and attention towards mental wellbeing over the last years and decades has been very effective in breaking taboos and enabling many to access more help and resources to improve their mental health. Yet, there are more and more signals that this rise in attention also comes with a flip side.

There’s a rising concern among several experts that the threshold for people to be (self-)diagnosed with mental conditions is decreasing. Additionally, there’s growing concern about the effects of programs aimed at improving mental wellbeing that, however, have proven the contrary.

Should We in 2024 Be More Cautious About Focusing on Mental Wellbeing?