In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

The discourse around student mental health is changing and new avenues of support are being offered. New Zealand-based start-up Komodo, is a communication channel for students and school staff that offers a digital space for young New Zealanders to understand and track their wellbeing.

There are countless ways in which to keep yourself physically fit – from a morning jog to bouldering to a regular kick-about – but how can you maintain mental wellbeing? Targeting students as they adjust to adulthood, the Fika app offers easy-to-follow routines to encourage emotional exercise.

A study has found that teens are more likely than adults to be struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation as a result of the pandemic, due in part to loneliness and exposure to media coverage of the crisis. With this in mind, brands have a role to play in supporting Gen Zers’ wellbeing.

As people around the world wrestle with the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health, therapy and helpful apps are being sought out by people looking for support. Tackling the stigma of open conversations about mental health, Intellect is a Singapore-based app pushing for positive change.