Avenues to diagnose and alleviate mental health concerns become accessible
Implications - With the concept of mental health being less stigmatized in North America than in years past, the path to diagnosis and the alleviation of mental health-related issues have become more accessible. Offered over a variety of affordable platforms, this shift caters to consumers' mental health in a way that is accessible, and much more inclusive than previous practices.
Workshop Question - How could your brand prioritize accessibility and inclusivity?
Trend Themes
1. Mental Health Accessibility Platforms - The shift towards accessible and affordable mental health diagnosis and treatments is gaining momentum through online and tech-driven platforms, offering consumers more inclusive options to prioritize their mental health needs.
2. Connection-based Mental Health Services - Online marketplaces like 'Instawell' and Lyra Health are disrupting traditional mental health services, forging connection-based approaches that are streamlining the process to finding mental health professionals and identifying the most suitable forms of treatment options.
3. Diagnostic and Assessment Tools - Diagnostic procrastination quizzes like 'Why Do I Procrastinate?' and the Mindnosis self-assessment kit are emerging in response to changing attitudes towards mental health self-care, offering simple and non-intimidating platforms for everyday users to assess their needs and take steps towards prioritizing their mental health.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare and Wellness - Healthcare and wellness professionals can leverage the shift towards accessible and affordable mental health treatment platforms to reach more individuals in need of mental health diagnosis and treatment.
2. Technology and Digital Platforms - Advancements in digital technologies and online platforms are providing innovative solutions towards mental health self-care, through diagnostic and assessment tools, and online marketplaces offering a streamlined process of finding mental health professionals and treatment options.
3. Employee Wellbeing and Benefits - Employers can use the connection-based mental health services like Lyra Health to offer their employees discreet, confidential, and reliable pathways towards professional mental health treatment, thereby prioritizing their employees' mental health as a key aspect of their benefits packages.
