In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is more important than ever. The journey toward emotional well-being often begins from within, and many innovative methods are now available to help individuals reclaim their mental health. From evidence-based therapies to cutting-edge technology, new approaches focus on personalized care that empowers individuals to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges. These revolutionary methods are reshaping how we think about mental wellness, offering holistic solutions that promote long-term healing and emotional resilience. Whether through virtual therapy sessions, interactive content, or AI-driven tools, the future of mental health care is about making support more accessible and effective, guiding people toward a happier, healthier life.
Emoneeds
Dr. Neerja Aggarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, leads a platform dedicated to enhancing mental and emotional health. The initiative focuses on optimising individuals’ performance, happiness, and overall quality of life. With a team of expert psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, the platform provides holistic, evidence-based, and scientifically-approved compassionate care to teens, adults, and families. By integrating medication management with personalised psychotherapies, it empowers patients and families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, promoting productivity and well-being.
Lissun
Launched on August 15th, 2021, and headquartered in Gurugram, this innovative platform is dedicated to addressing the growing concern of mental health issues in society. Its primary goal is to provide individuals with the guidance, therapies, and solutions needed to enhance their emotional and mental well-being. Founded by experienced professionals Krishna Veer Singh and Tarun Gupta, the platform aims to tackle mental health challenges on a broad scale, especially for those who may not fully recognize their mental health needs. It offers comprehensive mental health care services, utilising technological tools for self-assessment and delivering holistic treatments. Through its unique “phygital” approach, the platform addresses a range of mental health needs, including psychiatry, rehabilitation, infertility/maternity, child, and education.
Kaha Mind
Founded by Aakriti Joanna, Bengaluru-based counselling platform Kaha Mind offers mental health help for both individuals and companies. It was built on the idea that taking care of mental health and wellness should be effortless. Kaha Mind helps users connect with mental health professionals and facilitates virtual counselling sessions. Through social media, they also strive to create awareness about the nuances of mental health and help people understand how processes like healing work.
Evolve
Co-founded by Anshul Kamath and Rohan Arora in 2020, Evolve is a health-tech startup dedicated to making mental health safe, simple, and joyful. The Evolve app, along with its proprietary interface, assists users in enhancing their mental well-being through interactive content rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Recognized as part of ‘Google Play’s Best of 2021’ in India, the app boasts over 250,000 users worldwide. With a particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ audiences, Evolve provides curated content and tailored offerings to cater to the needs of this community.
Wysa
Founded in 2016 by Jo Aggarwal and headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wysa is a pioneering platform in mental health support. It features an AI conversational agent designed to gauge users’ emotions and utilize evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques through micro-actions to enhance well-being. According to company reports, users who engage with the chatbot for over three months experience a significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms, halving their issues. With its empathetic “AI penguin” guide, Wysa offers a safe space for users to depersonalize stress and access immediate support, complemented by human coaching for further assistance.
