A decade ago, social media was seen as a novel distraction. But with 92% of US teens going online daily, an online persona can lay the groundwork for an individual’s entire social life. Given the internet’s influence on Gen Z, Common Sense is helping students become better digital citizens.

Aloe is a tool that helps people keep their mental health from slipping up by reminding them to complete some self-care basics. It's repositioning psychological wellbeing as an aspect of health that requires upkeep, rather than something that’s either functional or broken.

Despite experts advocating for physical and mental health to gain equal importance, a stigma persists – and it’s preventing people from seeking professional help. Many are turning to online resources instead, with an abundance of related apps making it easier to find the right support.

With a thousands of ways to improve the American healthcare system, big tech names, from Uber to Amazon, are stepping in to provide better access, while startups are providing alternatives to traditional care. But do people really want to see a Silicon Valley ethos applied to medical care?