Mindfulness courses promise to help people alleviate stress, improve sleep, and declutter thoughts – but how effective are they and who do they ultimately aid? Canvas8 spoke to Ronald Purser, the author of McMindfulness, about how the practice can better serve individuals and society.

The idea of doing a single job for one’s entire life has been outdated for decades, yet frequently hopping between roles is still often regarded with suspicion by employers. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to get their views on job longevity and find out what would keep them loyal to an employer.

A study has revealed that more men than women want to quit their job due to struggles with mental health, which they often feel unable to talk about with their boss. Despite numerous initiatives promoting mental health awareness for men, there’s still some social stigma to overcome.

There are countless ways in which to keep yourself physically fit – from a morning jog to bouldering to a regular kick-about – but how can you maintain mental wellbeing? Targeting students as they adjust to adulthood, the Fika app offers easy-to-follow routines to encourage emotional exercise.