An app developed at MIT is gamifying self-care. Many people who experience depression and find it hard to complete self-care regimens are keen gamers – The Guardians developers have tapped this, using psychological nudges to help people to build healthier habits.

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.

Gen Zers are not on board with the trope of the Gen Y 'girlboss’ – but the culture of self-optimisation is still alive and well online. People are pushing back against this using the ‘that girl’ TikTok aesthetic, enabling them to prioritise actual wellness over relentless self-improvement.

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?