Mental health trends

Conversations about wellbeing are changing. What once centred on resilience, productivity, and “pushing through” is giving way to something slower, more reflective, and (possibly) more human. As we enter 2026, many people are sensing that old approaches to wellbeing are no longer enough — not because they failed, but because the context has changed. Rising levels of stress, digital overload, overwhelming world events, economic uncertainty, and emotional fatigue have left many