Kraft Heinz Canada has decided to repurpose its ad space, offering it up to local and small businesses instead. The multinational brand is looking to set an example of how to help the local community during the pandemic, meeting people’s desire to see solid CSR efforts.

Headspace is offering a collection of free mindfulness exercises to help people find calm during the COVID-19 pandemic. With anxiety on the rise and people seeking easy ways to manage stress that don’t involve leaving home, the brand is adapting its services to help people practice self-care.

Lingering stigmas around mental illness in China have meant that getting treatment has long been difficult, with this hurdle negatively impacting outcomes for those seeking help. Now, Wechat groups and digital communities are starting a wider conversation and increasing access to support.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.