# Self-Evaluation Street Art The Sidewalk Psychiatry Project By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-evaluation-street-art-sidewalk-psychiatry References: [onefloorup](http://www.onefloorup.com/2008/10/sidewalk-psychiatry.html) Pedestrians in the city often find themselves lost in deep thought as they are walking, reflecting on everything from their future goals to last night's pillow talk with their partner. As people sacrifice thier personal time for busy schedules, these casual reflection times become all the more important. Sidewalk Psychiatry encourages [self-evaluation in transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy) by posing [critical questions on the sidewalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) of New York City. Now your [daily ponderings and emotional anxieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognitive-bloom) can be treated on the go, free of charge! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sidewalk Therapy:** Using public spaces to offer mental health support and encourage self-evaluation. - **Street Art Psychology:** Using art to provoke thought and promote mental health awareness in urban areas. - **Mobile Mental Health Services:** Providing mental health services in unconventional, accessible settings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mental Health Services:** Developing new methods to deliver mental health support in public spaces. - **Art and Design:** Collaborating with mental health professionals to create street art that promotes self-evaluation. - **Transportation and Mobility:** Incorporating mobile mental health services into public transit options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-therapy.md) - [Self-Guided Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindless-labs.md) - [Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walk-club.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Personal Reflection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifepie-introspection.md) - [Conversational Journaling Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thousands-of-thoughts.md) - [Guided Reflection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-path.md)