Many young South Africans suffer from acute emotional and psychological stress, which can manifest itself in anti-social or high-risk behaviour. Waves For Change is an organisation that is harnessing the therapeutic power of surfing to improve young people’s mental health.

Once a upon a time, million-dollar deals were made on the golf course. But in Chile, young finance workers are swapping clubs and tees for surfboards and waves, opting for an intense, adrenaline-pumping pastime that offers relief from work, rather than a continuation of it.

From Fangirls to JK Poppers, the US is home to a range of teen subcultures. In the first of a series exploring American Gen Y and Z tribes, Andrea Graham – founder of Youth Tribes – delves into the sun-bleached world of Coasties. How is this group redefining the beach and action sports enthusiast?

To win over female customers, sports brands are presenting exercise as a way to get physically – and mentally – stronger. Women are bypassing gyms, and opting for wilderness adventures instead. What drives this shift in behaviour and how does it affect the way women perceive themselves?