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.

Whether through candles or a fresh coat of joyful wall paint, the pandemic has prompted people to adjust their moods through a variety of at-home sensory experiences. Mindalt’s mood-enhancing deodorant was created to fit seamlessly into everyday routines, making self-care easy for the time-pressed.

The COVID-19 pandemic plunged Britain into a mental health crisis. With depression on the rise and a health system under pressure, what have people been doing to manage their emotional and mental wellbeing? Canvas8 spoke to eight individuals from across the UK to find out.

The wellness industry is exclusive – Black and Brown women have long been underrepresented and underserved in the space. Black Girl’s Healing House is challenging this narrative by providing an online holistic healing platform for marginalized women in the company of others like them.