Assisted Choices
Serenity
Destination
Mental health retreats signify de-stigmatization.
Trend
What is the Serenity Destination trend?
Serenity Destination: Mental health retreats are increasing in popularity, specifically in areas like Japan where the idea of mental serenity is as big a priority as physical wellness. The practice is becoming more productionized in modern times through mental health retreats that make holistic relaxation a part of the 360-degree view of health.
Trend themes
Themes within the Serenity Destination trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherMental Health Retreats
Holistic relaxation opportunities present a space for people to prioritize and maintain their mental wellness in an increasingly stressful society.
Zen/Active home designs
Designing environmentally friendly homes that prioritize occupant health through wellness-oriented features is fast becoming a popular trend in the housing industry.
Calm mental health clinics
Designing contemporary mental health clinics with calming, inviting aesthetics can help eradicate the stigma attached with mental health and encourage patients to prioritize their mental wellness.
Industry implications
What the Serenity Destination trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookTourism and Wellness
Tourism and Wellness businesses can use the rising trend of Mental Health Retreats to create unique experiences that relax guests and prioritize their mental wellness.
Eco-Friendly Houses
Builders and Architects can look to designing sustainable and minimalist Active Houses or Passive Houses for a more health and eco-conscious population.
Healthcare design
Designers and healthcare institutions can learn from the trend of designing Calm Mental Health Clinics to create inviting spaces that prioritize the mental wellness of patients.
Workshop question
What is your brand doing to alleviate stress and anxiety for your consumer?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Serenity Destination
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Serenity Destination trend
4 featured examples from Sep 17, 2015 to Nov 23, 2016Modernized Active Homes
This Active House Has a Minimal Impact on the Environment
Opportunity for architects to embrace new construction methodologies in creating climate-friendly, energy-efficient, and high-performance high-quality buildings using the Active H…
Zen Office Interiors
This Office Space Was inspired by Japanese Architecture and Buddhist Values
The office design industry can take inspiration from the Indeed offices and design comfortable and Zen-inspired office spaces for other clients.
Inviting Mental Health Clinics
This Health Clinic Resembles an Open-Concept Library
Healthcare providers can explore innovative and inviting design concepts for mental health clinics to make patients feel more comfortable and reduce the stigma around mental healt…
Rejuvenating Forest Retreats
This Wilderness Awareness School Event Encourages 'Forest Bathing'
Wellness resorts and retreat centers can offer forest bathing experiences and promote the benefits of nature immersion for stress reduction.