Lingering stigmas around mental illness in China have meant that getting treatment has long been difficult, with this hurdle negatively impacting outcomes for those seeking help. Now, Wechat groups and digital communities are starting a wider conversation and increasing access to support.

With a huge gap in the market for accessible and affordable regional healthcare in China, WeDoctor is trying to fill the void by using AI to revolutionise the way Chinese citizens access GPs, offering an east-meets-west mixture of traditional Chinese healthcare and Western medicine.

Breaking from traditional milestones, dealing with stress and an unstable economy, Gen Yers are turning to astrology to help them navigate life. But why is this forward-thinking generation using an ancient practice? And do they truly believe the stars can help them get a handle on their lives?

The uncertainty and anxiety created by the events of 2020 have left many people seeking ways to ease their minds and find a sense of serenity. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Katharina Husemann, a senior lecturer in marketing at Royal Holloway, about consumer spirituality as a coping mechanism.