The concept of wellness has gained renewed importance in the wake of COVID-19, yet maintaining one’s physical and mental wellbeing is proving harder for some people than others. How can self-care practices be made more accessible and compassionate to those who need it the most?

Sanctuary Spa has launched 'This Counts', a campaign that empowers women to spend more time on themselves. Despite the rising importance of self-care, with many women experiencing a self-care deficit, brands would do well to make me-time easier by addressing unrealistic expectations.

Mindbloom is one of a handful of private therapy practices that offers ketamine treatment for depression, PTSD, and other experiences of poor mental health. But as the money floods into psychedelics and it gains more mainstream acceptance, navigating the practice with sensitivity will be key.

Digital therapeutics program Somryst is the first FDA-approved tool of its kind to target chronic insomnia. It reflects a growing opportunity for clinically backed sleep solutions that coach users toward a good nights’ sleep using state-of-the-art digital interventions.