In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Facebook group Depression Meals: Gone Wild is spotlighting the sad and often bizarre meals people resort to when they’re feeling low – things like cheese string and hot dog risotto. Eager to escape the pressures of the perfect 'Instagrammable' life, people are getting candid online about mental health.

As COVID-19 increased the prevalence of mental health issues across the UK, support services – which were already under strain pre-pandemic – were stretched to their limits. How has TikTok helped Gen Z maintain their wellbeing during the crisis? And how can it supplement clinical care?

Social media has the ability to send its users into a spiral of self-pity one day and transform their lives through the power of community the next. Canvas8 spoke to Sarah Raphael, co-author ofMixed Feelings, about our love-hate relationship with social media and what this means for brands.

Instagram has introduced a ban on weight-loss ads, with a focus on protecting vulnerable teens. With the link between social media use and poor mental health in teenagers widely publicised, Instagram is hoping to regain confidence by demonstrating a commitment to user safety and wellbeing.