Meditation and yoga have long been popular, and even more so during the pandemic as people seek ritual and control. A survey has found that people are also increasingly taking psychedelic drugs for mental health needs, showing how faith in alternative solutions isn’t slowing down.

The concept of wellness has gained renewed importance in the wake of COVID-19, yet maintaining one’s physical and mental wellbeing is proving harder for some people than others. How can self-care practices be made more accessible and compassionate to those who need it the most?

As work-from-home demands put extra pressure on people’s productivity, they’re seeking out solutions to be their best selves. Nootropic start-up Cogniora’s bespoke plant-based, adaptogenic supplements are helping people to feel more in control amid pandemic uncertainty.

In search of healing and wellness, more and more older Gen Yers are seeking out alternative natural stimulants. The boom of mushroom e-tailers nods to people’s growing desire to experiment with adaptogens and psychoactives as they become informed by modern methods.