As Americans are hit with financial strain, health worries, and social isolation as a result of COVID-19, they’re turning to anxiety and insomnia medications to help cope with the stress. With doctors worried about addiction, health brands can help consumers find drug-free ways to deal with worries.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly reconfigured the world as we know it – and a mental health crisis could be waiting in its aftermath. Canvas8 spoke to Staci K. Haines, the author of The Politics of Trauma, to understand how the outbreak is set to challenge and change our emotional wellbeing.

How are food rituals helping people maintain their mental health? What are heritage brands doing to connect with customers at home? How is the ‘prepper’ mindset helping to overcome concerns about scarce supplies? And could virtual pubs and alcohol delivery reshape long-term drinking habits?

Protein powders have long been associated with hard-core gym goers and artificial ingredients – but that’s no longer the case. Form has developed a range of plant-based protein supplements that treat the body and mind, while also giving back to the wider community.