# Safeguarded Emotion Consumers look to cutting-edge tech to regulate emotions. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Nov 3, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/safeguarded-emotion ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Safeguarded Emotion trend? **Safeguarded Emotion:** No longer satisfied with tools that merely collect data around mood and stress levels, consumers are moving toward the mainstream adoption of technology that go as far as to helps keep emotions in check. Often providing warnings to the user as well as incorporating unobtrusive, haptic feedback, these applications suggest an interest in digital solutions that guide users through various emotional states. This shift speaks to the mainstream acceptance of emotional health as something that needs to be managed and continually invested in. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 15, 2015 to Oct 31, 2016 - Published: Nov 3, 2015 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Safeguarded Emotion trend ### Emotion-Sensing Technology Consumers are actively seeking technology that helps them manage their emotional health, allowing brands to create products and services that provide emotional warnings and unobtrusive feedback to aid in emotional regulation. ### Wearable Tracking Devices Wearable devices that monitor heart rate, skin temperature, and other physiological indicators are becoming increasingly popular as consumers prioritize physical and emotional health. ### Therapeutic Robots Robotic companions are being designed to help alleviate anxiety, pain, and isolation in healthcare settings, which opens up potential for other applications of this type of technology in helping individuals manage depression or other mental health conditions. ## What the Safeguarded Emotion trend means for industry ### For Health Technology The development of emotional health technology and wearable monitoring devices is increasingly relevant to the healthcare industry and provides opportunities to improve patient care and outcomes. ### For Wearable Technology Wearable devices with emotional health monitoring capabilities are creating new possibilities for brands looking to tap into this growing market of individuals seeking custom solutions for managing their emotional wellbeing. ### For Robotics The utilization of therapeutic robots in healthcare settings highlights a growing need and opportunity to incorporate robotic technology as a way to help individuals manage mental health and wellness beyond traditional healthcare settings. ## Workshop question What small tweaks or adjustments could your brand make to your products or services to connect with consumers emotionally? ## Trend signals for Safeguarded Emotion Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 51%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 51% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Safeguarded Emotion trend 5 featured examples from May 15, 2015 to Oct 31, 2016. - [Emotion-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-trackers): The 'Sence' Wearable Trackers Lets Users Track Their Emotional State (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can leverage Sence wearable trackers to develop customized mental health interventions based on emotional patterns. - [Emotion-Sensing Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technological-jewelry): Vinaya's Technological Jewelry Can Create Art Out of the User's Emotions (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for disruption: Incorporate emotion-sensing technology in healthcare to provide personalized treatments and mental health monitoring. - [Stress-Reducing Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbe): The WellBe Tells You When You're Too Stressed and Helps You Calm Down (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness industry to create and market products focused on stress reduction and emotional balance. - [Mood Detecting Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neffa): The Neffa Chameleon Scarf Changes Color According to Mood (Category: Tech) Implication: Fashion-tech ventures can leverage emotion-detecting wearables and innovations in thermochromatic printing technology to create personalized wellness wearables. - [Anxiety-Alleviating Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-teddy): 'Huggable' is a Robot Teddy That Helps Comfort Hospitalized Children (Category: Tech) Implication: With the potential to revolutionize patient care and treatment, therapeutic robots offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the healthcare industry to improve outcomes and in… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)