A desire to take charge of their health is leading some Americans to try alternative wellness treatments such as psychedelics, nature retreats, and sound baths. After investigating this in our Sector Snapshot of Health and Fitness, Canvas8 spoke to eight people to get their opinions on alt health.

The pandemic forced Americans to take a deeper look at their mental health. With support services often difficult to access – whether logistically or financially – many have pursued alternative ways to help manage their minds. Canvas8 spoke to ten Americans about their self-care habits.

As people begin to explore alternative forms of medicine and healing to cope with the many stressors of modern life, the demand for psychedelic therapy is growing. By creating people-led soundscapes to elevate experiences, Wavepaths is combining art and science to evolve modern therapy needs.

With people spending more time at home and coping with rising mental health issues, Headspace and Netflix have teamed up to bring meditation and mindfulness to new audiences. The tie-up makes new wellness habits easy to explore by living on the popular streaming platform.