For many people,
the lack of social interaction caused by the pandemic has had a profound effect
on their mental health. People have suffered from severe anxiety, lifestyle
disorders, depression, insomnia, work-related stress, and loneliness before as
well, which leads to self-doubt and self-harm, the pandemic and the lockdown
have only brought these issues to the surface. While social distancing and
self-isolation is at its peak, the need for mental help is more evident than
ever.
The importance of mental health is more than ever,
and urges the need for quality mental health care in the country as more and
more players enter this space. Most importantly, this is essential for the
country’s long term growth, wellbeing and economy, since the wellbeing of
people contributes greatly to economic and social productivity.
Many industry experts also believe that the demand
for such service is only going to increase given the uncertainty caused due to
Covid-19. We have listed down five platforms which are working towards
the welfare of mental health in
Here are five platforms
which are providing mental health and de-addiction services to make it easy for
one who's seeking for help:
The facility is spread across 15000 sq/ft and
designed in accordance with the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
standards. It specializes in acute psychiatric hospitalization and ensures
seamless treatment through its integrated network of over 20 clinicians. The
facility is equipped with 3 psychiatric ICUs, a first of its kind in
YourDOST , a platform which is a way to
connect those who are suffering from mental illnesses with mental health
experts. It has been offering counselling in relationships, self-improvement,
well-being, education, and career, ever since its inception in 2014. With the
option to stay anonymous during chat, phone, or video call sessions, there is
an escalated level of comfort that individuals have when seeking help.
Wysa is essentially an AI (artificial
intelligence) chatbot created to address mental health concerns. This
innovative idea to enable mental health welfare in the country came from Jo
Aggarwal in 2015. The chatbots are designed by coaches, users, AI experts and
therapists to ensure an effective and credible experience.
In the current times, Wysa is providing support to
those who have been subject to anxiety and vulnerability.
Trijog,
a mumbai-based holistic mental wellness platform that provides access to
emotional and mental wellness solutions to individuals, corporates, educational
institutes, enterprises etc.
Specifically designing a way to
keep Indians mentally healthy in times of the COVID-19 crisis, Trijog is
currently providing discounted solutions for people facing increased mental
difficulties. It has the provision of webinars and online counselling too. It
is also affiliated with the Rehabilitation Council of India.
Innerhour is a startup founded by Dr
Shefali Batra and Dr Amit Mailk in 2016. The app launched by them is a
wholesome guide that has been curated by mental health professionals with the
right attitude, values, and skill set. The app, which can be used by anyone
over the age of 18, is a tool for customised self-help, and provides digital
therapy - a bonus, especially in the times of a pandemic.
Based in Mumbai, Innerhour
empowers people to overcome mental and emotional hardships. Their goal is to
ensure that all users find themselves happier and healthier. The team comprises
psychologists, product designers, and developers.