Starved of human touch, face-to-face medical care, and enough social interaction to maintain mental health wellness, the pandemic has highlighted real issues in the healthcare system. Now focused on a solution, the ability to channel the human experience via tech innovation may well be the answer.

Americans are largely optimistic about digital health services, but there are concerns about what data collection might mean for insurance. After tracking these behaviors in our Health and Fitness Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to seven Americans about how healthtech can add value to their lives.

Australian men’s health platform Pilot has launched a campaign to target the impact of toxic work culture on men’s mental health. Titled ‘R U OK?’, it highlights the continued stigma that prevents many men from seeking support, though digital self-help options may help overcome this problem.

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.