Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author of Checkpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

The Las Vegas Strip turned into a ghost town as COVID-19 swept across the US. However, for most gamblers across the US, the closure of this entertainment hub was no major loss. How has the pandemic impacted betting behaviors? And has it encouraged or inhibited problem gambling?

With an estimated 221 million people trading cryptocurrencies worldwide, experts are pointing to a potential mental health crisis of crypto addiction. As demand for treatment increases, companies in the healthcare industry would be wise to devise new programs to tackle this emerging issue.

The popularity of video games reached new heights amid the pandemic, as housebound Americans found entertainment in virtual worlds. But they also found companionship via gaming, sometimes at the expense of IRL communication, creating room for brands to help gamers find balance.