Meditation and yoga have long been popular, and even more so during the pandemic as people seek ritual and control. A survey has found that people are also increasingly taking psychedelic drugs for mental health needs, showing how faith in alternative solutions isn’t slowing down.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly reconfigured the world as we know it – and a mental health crisis could be waiting in its aftermath. Canvas8 spoke to Staci K. Haines, the author of The Politics of Trauma, to understand how the outbreak is set to challenge and change our emotional wellbeing.

Interactive classes, think pieces, quizzes, and meditative podcasts – all under the umbrella of Dazed Beauty. An online haven created for wellness junkies, the Dazed Digital Spa is offering users curated content and an accessible, virtual space for relaxation and rejuvenation.

As festival organisers get ready to open their gates, experts are worried about the health of attendees. With little social interaction during the pandemic, the combination of crowds, alcohol, and drugs is causing concerns over anxiety and overdoses, spotlighting opportunities to safeguard revelers.