Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

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...

Lady Gaga has partnered with Cotton On to raise mental health awareness, donating proceeds to free online support for young people. Recognising a growing mental health crisis, this campaign demonstrates how celebrities can earn back fading trust while supporting valuable causes.

In honour of World Mental Health Day, Pinterest launched a campaign to battle the negative effects of self-doubt. Exposing the inner saboteurs that hold people back, the campaign pushes people to ‘do’ rather than doubt themselves, encouraging them to create a life they love and avoid doomscrolling.

The pandemic exacerbated eating disorders among Australians. Amid an era of permacrisis where constant and regular disruption is to be expected, there’s a need for increased conversation and more support when it comes to the ability to talk about health, wellbeing, and negative self-image.

With teen mental health in rapid decline, many are turning to TikTok as a space for candid conversations and self-discovery. But with the accuracy of health content called into question, how can online platforms provide support without exacerbating mental health struggles?