Mental Health Tools

With greater awareness comes easier expression, and we're beginning to see depression not as a solitary burden, but as a lived experience anchored in identity, connection, and resilience.

In an era where conversations about mental health often feel either overly clinical or lost in self-help noise, Kidiki arrives with the simplicity of a window, inviting us to pause, breathe, and look inward. A tactile, card-based practice, Kidiki transforms the act of naming sensations, feelings, and needs into a daily ritual of listening. Launched...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Day, Anna Chandy & Associates is launching UnFine, a campaign that invites us to look beyond the default and tune in to the unspoken. We say “I’m fine” so often. Sometimes we say so reflexively, sometimes out of fear. But beneath those words there often lies a silent struggle. ...

On September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day, AIIMS Delhi launched an AI-enabled mental health and wellness program specifically designed to address rising mental health concerns and student suicides in India. The initiative combines artificial intelligence (AI), peer support (“well-being partners”), and professional psychiatric resources. In addition to AIIMS Delhi, the program was also inaugurated in...

It was a friendship that grew into a lifeline. When Nida and Sheena first met as schoolgirls in Dubai, they didn’t imagine their lives would one day intertwine to create something that could help children halfway across the world navigate grief, abuse, displacement, or the rumble of an earthquake. But today, their creation, Rocky Books,...

Mental health services around the world are stretched thinner than ever. Long wait times, barriers to accessing care and rising rates of depression and anxiety have made it harder for people to get timely help. As a result, governments and healthcare providers are looking for new ways to address this problem. One emerging solution is the use of AI chatbots for mental health care. A recent...

InnerGize, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) mental health technology startup, has recently secured an additional ₹4.5 crore in its pre-seed funding round, spearheaded by global venture capital firm Antler. This latest investment brings the startup’s total pre-seed funding to ₹6.5 crore. Notable participants in this funding round include prominent investors such as Arjun Vaidya of V3 Ventures,...

There is Soul Santhe. There is Bangalore Santhe. And then there is Mental Health Santhe. On February 20, the Department of Mental Health Education at NIMHANS is organizing the second edition of "Mental Health Santhe 2.0" to increase mental health awareness. The event focuses on eliminating challenges related to social stigma and addressing mental health...

Meditation is a powerful tool to manage mental health, build concentration, and tackle negative emotions like anxiety, anger, and depression. Studies suggest meditation can reduce stress, build self-awareness, promote emotional health, and help you sleep better. But unless we become part of a group with common interests or hire a professional coach, there is less...

Bhilai-based startup, Brahmansh, has unveiled a wearable device for migraine, stress, and sleep issues. Named Migraelief, the device is purported to be India's first wearable option to treat migraine and accompanying issues like sleep disorders and stress. In a process called neuromodulation, the device uses sound waves or electric pulses to stimulate and calm the...

According to research by the World Health Organisation(WHO), a 13% rise was seen in mental health conditions and substance-related disorders in the last decade. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported a rise in the number of deaths due to suicide by 7.2% in comparison to the previous year with a surprising figure of 164,033...

The National Health Mission of India says around 6%-7% of India’s population suffers from mental health problems. But the stigma around mental health wellness doesn’t encourage many people to reach out for help, especially professional help or therapy. However, thanks to technology, there are reliable remote alternatives available to seek acceptance and share your emotions....

Can you predict your future? 30-40 years from now? Without a crystal ball? And yes, without a time machine? Well, Deep Longevity believes it's not difficult to predict the future. All you need is some historical data. Deep Longevity is a Hong Kong-based biotechnology company that conducts deep-rooted R&D on longevity and aging using AI. ...

Wysa, an AI-driven mental health app, is planning to launch a Hindi version of their app which will also be accessible through WhatsApp. The initiative is supported by ACT, a non-profit venture philanthropy platform, and a pilot version is expected to start in early 2023. The app will help users to express their concerns via...