Although businesses and the government have implemented a range of measures to fight COVID-19, Britons continue to perceive high levels of risk around the virus. How is this impacting their travel, spending, and health decisions? And what can brands do to provide some peace of mind?

Video games may conjure up imagery of ultra-fantasy but can these play a positive role in mental health? Canvas8 spoke to Joe Donnelly, author ofCheckpoint: How Video Games Power Up Minds, Kick Ass, and Save Lives, to understand the benefits of gaming that transcend entertainment.

From extended beauty routines to regular meditation sessions, self-care has helped many people through the pandemic. According to Spotify, audio content relating to mental health has also been a popular solution, with calming podcasts and playlists experiencing a jump in hours streamed.

People are turning to virtual worlds to escape the monotony of lockdown, and some are using it to make sense of their new reality. In fact, a growing number of online creators are usingSims 4to construct quarantine vlogs simulating their life in lockdown and the challenges that come with it.