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# Anxiety-Combating Card Sets
Cards Against Anxiety Teaches Behavioral Therapy Techniques

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-04-24 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-anxiety
References: [lostandfoundto](https://lostandfoundto.com/collections/affirmation-reflection-cards/products/9781419743757?variant=31763673350190)

Cards Against Anxiety is a book and card set that aims to help its users increase their [mindfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlearn-stress) and help them deal with [overwhelming thoughts or stress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1).

The 128-page book , written by mental health expert Pooky Knightsmith, focuses on [cognitive behavioral therapy techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-me), with a variety of different methods highlighted throughout that are useful for specific situations. The 25 card-set is meant to complement the book, with each one featuring a unique focus phrase that reminders the user to consider one of the many techniques highlighted in the book.

As the cards are small enough to fit into a wallet, they're meant to function as an reminder to practice self love, and to continuously practice the included behavioral therapy techniques to improve coping skills.

Image Credit: lost+found

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:** Opportunity for developing digital platforms that offer personalized cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- **Mindfulness:** Potential for creating wearable devices or apps that promote mindfulness and help manage stress.
- **Self-care:** Opportunity to develop subscription-based services that provide personalized self-care recommendations and products.

### Where This Applies

- **Mental Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating AI-powered mental health assessment tools or virtual therapy platforms.
- **Wellness:** Opportunity for developing smart home devices or gadgets that promote relaxation and stress relief.
- **Publishing:** Potential to create interactive ebooks or digital content that promote mental health and well-being.

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