Sarah Owen
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Sarah is a trend forecaster, futurist and social scientist with a background in studying youth culture and social media.
Sarah Owen
For some singles, a potential partner who isn’t working on their mental health is not an option.
New York Times • Seeking Relationship, Therapy Required
Dubbed “Astrology Tuesdays,” Bumble users in the U.S. can go to the new astrology channel within the conversations screen in Bumble’s Date mode. There will be weekly updates giving users content such as dating guides based on zodiac signs, advice on how to deepen relationships, what your astrological chart really means, the exploration of your big... See more
Lauren Forristal • Astrology addicts can now see zodiac content on Bumble
Relationships and Gen Z
“What’s aspirational has changed,” says Beth McGroarty, research director at the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute. Pressures to be perfectly happy, beautiful, and “healthy” are being replaced with a more realistic, relaxed, and less consumerist culture.
Rex Woodbury • The Goop-ification of wellness is on the way out (you can thank Gen Z)
Gen-Z and younger millennials are much more likely to seek mental health help than older generations, according to a 2018 survey by the American Psychological Association.
New York Times • Seeking Relationship, Therapy Required
A new paper by Harvard found that: