As people around the world wrestle with the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health, therapy and helpful apps are being sought out by people looking for support. Tackling the stigma of open conversations about mental health, Intellect is a Singapore-based app pushing for positive change.

It’s well-established that COVID-19 has had an uneven impact on the American public, with communities of color experiencing worse physical health outcomes. But how has the pandemic affected the mental health of Latinx Americans? And what’s preventing them from seeking treatment?

With many people still seeing going to therapy as a sign of weakness, alternative mental health solutions – like gaming – are gaining traction. DeepWell is spearheading mental health care in the gaming sector, enabling people to explore new types of therapy that work for them.

Research has found that people in India still wait until the advanced stages of mental or emotional distress before seeking professional help. With low mental health awareness and societal stigma still prevalent, culturally sensitive care can help to destigmatise mental wellbeing across the region.