Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

The permacrisis has caused and exacerbated grief for many people, whether losing a loved one to COVID-19, mourning the planet amid climate change, or even a breakup. Fandangoe Discoteca offers a chance to shake it all out, offering an active and accessible solution to the mental health crisis.

As interest in pop psychology and audio content collide, Spotify Wrapped is adding listening personalities to its offering. Based on users' browsing and listening habits, the move signals how creative, consensual uses of data aiming for self-expression are winning with consumers.

As people begin to explore alternative forms of medicine and healing to cope with the many stressors of modern life, the demand for psychedelic therapy is growing. By creating people-led soundscapes to elevate experiences, Wavepaths is combining art and science to evolve modern therapy needs.

There is no substitute for therapeutic care or the love of close friends and family at a sorrowful time. But digital innovations like AI therapy bots, after-loss software, and even video games are attempting to bridge the gap between the support we need and that which is accessible.