Global mental health trends in 2025

James Priestley
Jul 11
3 min read

1. Innovation in Treatments, Technologies, and Access

Globally, there is a renewed focus on developing modern psychiatric treatments, AI-powered diagnostic tools, biomarkers, and precision-based mental health care. These aim to replace outdated methods and offer more personalized, effective solutions. Investment in AI-powered platforms such as virtual therapy, mental health chatbots, and real-time support services is rapidly increasing, with the market projected to grow from £0.9 billion in 2023 to nearly £15 billion by 2033.

VÕS HELP is leading the drive in innovation by supplying expert therapy in under 60 seconds, making it the fastest mental health app in the UK. By prioritising speed and human connection, VÕS HELP ensures that users never have to wait for support. We are also investing in ongoing innovation and listening to those who need help, building support systems around the real needs of real people.

2. Rise of Digital Mental Health and Teletherapy

Virtual counselling and tele-psychiatry services have moved from optional to essential. Whether due to post-pandemic normalisation or increased demand for convenience, these services are reshaping access to mental health care, especially in under-served or rural regions.

3. Psychedelics, Biomarkers, and New Frontiers

There is growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy using ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin for depression and PTSD. These therapies are now being trialed worldwide. At the same time, efforts are underway to develop biological markers and blood tests that could one day help diagnose mental health conditions more accurately and earlier.

4. Trauma-Informed, Holistic Mental Health

More clinicians and systems are adopting trauma-informed care and holistic approaches that address not just symptoms but the entire context of a person’s life, mind, body, relationships, and environment.

5. Gen Z and the Youth Mental Health Crisis

A global youth mental health crisis is emerging. Gen Z reports the lowest wellbeing of any age group, with a surge in anxiety, burnout, and loneliness. Coping behaviours such as "bathroom camping" and "crashing out" are becoming common as young people seek moments of calm and escape.

6. Climate Anxiety and Eco-Emotional Health

As climate change intensifies, more people are experiencing eco-anxiety, a term describing feelings of grief, fear, or helplessness tied to environmental issues. This has led to the rise of ecopsychiatry, a growing field that links nature, sustainability, and emotional wellbeing.

7. Workplace Mental Health and Burnout

Burnout, caused by stress, overwork, and economic pressure, is now recognised as a workplace epidemic. Many companies are now prioritising mental wellness with initiatives like mental health days, therapy access, and stress education programs.

8. Loneliness and Social Disconnection

Loneliness has been called a “global health crisis” by the World Health Organization. Across all age groups, people report declining connection and increasing isolation, both of which significantly increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.

How VÕS HELP Stands Apart

While the world races to catch up, VÕS HELP is already redefining mental health access.

Therapy with real humans in under 60 seconds
The fastest mental health app in the UK
Designed with compassion and speed at its core
Built around what people truly need, not just what systems can deliver

Our mission is to innovate not just with technology, but with purpose. We believe in giving power back to the user, support when you need it, not weeks later.