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 ofMcMindfulness, about how the practice can better serve individuals and society.

A reflective and soft green hue called Tranquil Dawn has been chosen as Dulux’s Colour of The Year 2020. Amid tumultuous political landscapes and increasingly polarised populations, people are seeking calming natural palettes at home to help them tackle stimulation overload and anxiety.

With more than 44 million adults having a mental health condition and rates of depression and suicide on the rise among younger generations, America’s mental health crisis shows no sign of easing in the near future. How might mobile apps enable people to better manage their wellbeing?

As a mental health crisis mounts Down Under, young people are turning to their smartphones to cope with stress and anxiety. Boasting mindfulness programmes designed for a range of activities and moods, Smiling Mind is helping them instantly address their wellbeing at any time and place.