Self-care: What are you doing today for your own health and wellness?

It’s Self-Care Day

Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company Taking time for self-care Health and well-being matter. And there may be no better day to check in on how you’re doing than today, the World Health Organization’s Self-Care Day. While consumers can play their part in embracing healthy lifestyles, companies also have a role to play in helping individuals engage more thoughtfully in their own care. Check out a special collection on consumer health and wellness for more insight, or revisit articles that touch on several facets of the issue, including: Consumer health dynamics and the future of the wellness market How consumer views on healthcare are shifting The opportunities in telemedicine and digital innovation Stress management and mental-health support Read more The Next Normal – The future of wellness The wellness market is booming. Consumers intend to keep spending more on products that improve their health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and mindfulness. In this edition, The Next Normal explores the fast-changing, fast-growing wellness industry. Look ahead   Feeling good: The future of the $1.5 trillion wellness market Our new survey shows that a rise in consumer interest and purchasing power presents opportunities across markets, especially as consumer spending rebounds. See the findings   Wellness worldwide: Consumer insights from four countries Four McKinsey leaders discuss highlights from our recent global survey on consumers' behaviors and attitudes toward wellness. Understand the trends   Looking ahead in US consumer health: An interview with Scott Melville Self-care, digital health, and e-commerce will all play a central role in shaping the future of wellness, says the CEO of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. See the conversation   National surveys reveal disconnect between employees and employers around mental health need National surveys of employers and employees provide insights into mental health needs of the US workforce and how employers can best address them. Bridge the gap   How COVID-19 has changed the way US consumers think about healthcare Taking five actions can help US healthcare payers and providers improve their engagement with consumers. 5 actions   Telehealth: A quarter-trillion-dollar post-COVID-19 reality? Strong continued uptake, favorable consumer perception, and tangible investment into this space are all contributing to the continued growth of telehealth in 2021. New analysis indicates telehealth use has increased 38X from the pre-COVID-19 baseline. Review the progress   How to turn everyday stress into 'optimal stress' Managed well, stress can be an ally rather than an enemy. Here's how to use it to your advantage. Think differently   Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce Almost 41 percent of Americans struggle with mental-health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but many companies remain ill equipped to address the problem. Address the challenge   How health tech can democratize healthcare: An interview with Ido Schoenberg Dr. Ido Schoenberg—Amwell chairman and co-CEO—discusses how "telehealth" is now really "health," and how digitization of healthcare can improve access for all. Read the interview   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Torea Frey, a managing editor in McKinsey Global Publishing based in Seattle Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Consumer & Retail alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007