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Apeksha Ashok Shetty from Mangalore is the Femina Miss India Karnataka 2024

Sep 6, 2024 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments #60th anniversary of Femina Miss India., #Apeksha, #Apeksha Ashok Shetty, #Beauty pageants, #Bharatnatyam Dancer, #Femina Miss India Karnataka 2024, #Mental Health

Beauty Pageants are beyond physical appearance, they are much more than beauty: Apeksha Ashok Shetty

Mangalore, September 06, 2024 — Apeksha Ashok Shetty from the culturally rich city of Mangalore is Femina Miss India Karnataka 2024.

Apeksha Ashok Sheety from Mangaore is the Femina Miss India Karnataka 2024--pic 06

She emerged as state winner competing with above 200 plus contestants and the pageant’s rigorous nationwide selection process, which spanned five months

Thirty contestants, each representing one of the 29 states will compete in the final event. Apeksha Ashok Shetty is currently preparing for this ultimate event scheduled for later in the year.

Apeksha Shetty embodies the elegance and cultural richness of Karnataka and is set to dazzle on the national stage. Apeksha’s connection to her heritage runs deep. “Mangalore will always be special to me. My parents were born here, and every single visit in the past four years has brought me closer to my father, who was my greatest inspiration. Winning Karnataka means so much more because this is where my best friend and role model was born,” says Apeksha.

Growing up, Apeksha faced her share of struggles. She was often bullied and found it hard to connect with others. “I had a tough time fitting in and making friends in school. It was challenging, but my mother was always there for me, reminding me that being different was something to be proud of. Her support taught me the power of resilience and empathy, and these experiences have profoundly shaped who I am today,” Apeksha reflects.

The most profound challenge Apeksha faced was the loss of her father. But through this pain, I found new strength and resolve to honour his memory and pursue my dreams,” Apeksha shares.

Balancing a thriving corporate career with her passions, she works as a freelance model and indulges in her love for dancing, singing, and acting. A Bharatnatyam dancer since the age of 8, Apeksha had the honour of representing India internationally at just 12 years old through a dance group.

Winning the title of Femina Miss India Karnataka 2024 is not just a milestone for her—it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream. “Securing this state title has been a transformative journey for me. It’s not just about the crown; it’s a reconnection with my true self and my dreams. Balancing rigorous training with a demanding career was challenging, but every obstacle turned into an opportunity for growth. This title is a celebration of that resilience,” Apeksha shares.

This year’s pageant holds special significance as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of Femina Miss India. “Being part of this milestone edition of India’s most esteemed pageant makes this title even more precious. It’s not just about wearing a crown; I’m here to share my story and make a difference,” she adds.

Apeksha emphasizes that beauty pageants transcend mere physical appearance. “Beauty pageants are about being true to oneself, taking pride in who you are. It’s about beauty with brains, encompassing personality, intelligence, and communication skills,” she explains.

Mental health is a cause close to Apeksha’s heart, deeply influenced by her own experience with depression following her father’s passing. “My battle with depression after losing my father made me acutely aware of the importance of mental health. It impacts how we act, feels, and think, and addressing it or taking therapy is the only way out,” she asserts.

As Apeksha prepares to step into the national spotlight, her focus remains on using her platform to inspire and make a difference. “I am excited to use this opportunity to share my story and encourage others to keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges they face. One of the recent quotes I read that inspired me is, ‘Maybe you have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved,’” she concludes.

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Trends and predictions for the future of mental health

Jun 8, 2022 by Agency 0 Comments #Mental Health, #predictions, #Trends

The global pandemic has emphasised the importance of mental health and has altered the healthcare landscape. During the pandemic, demand for mental health services skyrocketed, resulting in significant growth. Recent trends in the healthcare community show that there has been a substantial increase in the online education sphere with increased access to healthcare.

In 2021, Olympic athletes, celebrities, and other public figures came forward about their mental health, helping to reduce stigma. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, mental health is expected to remain a top priority in 2022. Having said that, while mental health technologies exploded during COVID-19, the trend had already begun before the pandemic. In 2019, there were over 10,000 mental health-related smartphone apps available to assess the behavioural techniques of the patients.

With the rise of mental health technologies during COVID-19, the trend is gaining traction and becoming less stigmatised with increased health screenings.

According to recent trends in mental health, personal hygiene patterns have shifted as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even sensory processing disorders have an impact on our personal hygiene. Furthermore, children and the elderly have been affected by the pandemic, resulting in the loss of relationships and social networks. Many children have been abused at home, leaving them psychologically vulnerable and traumatised. Many are now struggling academically as a result of increased exposure to pornography, violence, and video games, which has impacted young children.

Aside from that, people are looking for geographic flexibility and, in some cases, a return to in-person office work since work from home has been isolating and anxiety-inducing for many.

According to research, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is caused by a genetic-environmental interaction. The stress of Covid-19 is likely to trigger or worsen OCD in people who have a genetic predisposition to some forms of OCD (for example, contamination obsessions and cleaning compulsions). Unless they receive appropriate mental health treatment, some of these people will develop chronic germophobia.

People’s “money mindset” has shifted, and they now want to invest in “meaningful activities”, i.e., more spending and less hoarding. There is a trend toward reconnecting with friends and family. Some are even suffering from social anxiety as a result of being isolated and used to being alone.

It is critical for parents to learn about attachment parenting and work on their relationships with their children, providing them with opportunities and space to express their feelings on a daily basis. Buying books on emotions for young children and reading to them every few days, as well as discussing it with the child, is an activity highly recommended. Teens need a lot of help because many of them have struggled during the pandemic. Instead of pressuring children to become pandemic-ready, acknowledge the changes that have occurred and collaborate with the child to help them cope.

“It is critical to acknowledge that the pandemic had an impact on all of us in some way. We must stop striving for pre-pandemic states of being and instead focus on current challenges and strengths, as well as how we can shape our lives to accommodate the changes that have occurred”, says Mansi Poddar, certified Psychotherapist and founder of Mansi Therapy.

“People’s fear of death and loss is a major issue in the mental health field, in my opinion. This is what we are left with as a result of the trauma. It is necessary to work with such fears, but will we ever be completely free of them? No. As a result, therapy is critical. And it must be treated in the same manner as physical treatment. As a necessity”, she added.

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Corporate Wellness aggregator GALF to conduct a series of virtual sessions on ‘Mindfulness’ catering to 2000 corporate employees

Jun 25, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Amit Vasistha, #Founder and CEO, #GALF, #Holistic Wellness Specialist at GALF, #Mental Health, #Sonia Coutinho, #work-life balance

Mumbai: With the ongoing pandemic, work-life balance and mental health have often suffered, especially for corporates that deal with long work hours, high pressure deadlines and other stressors. To counter this, MyGALF.com has decided to conduct a virtual session on Mindfulness in Meditation for corporate employees. The session which is to be held on 26th of June will be conducted by a panel of Holistic Wellness specialists at GALF and will accommodate upto 2000 employees across various corporates registered with MyGALF.com

Sonia Coutinho, Holistic Wellness Specialist at GALFSonia Coutinho, Holistic Wellness Specialist at GALF highlights the significance of this session “Conducting Wellness Sessions through the GALF platform is a brilliant way to create more awareness among Corporate Sectors, which is extremely important at this moment. We need to ensure that each employee sets aside ‘Me Time’ despite their busy schedules to ensure their complete well-being.” She has been conducting these sessions online since the pandemic, and attests to the effectiveness and utility of these sessions which have not diminished from the shift to an online platform.

This virtual session aims to provide to the participants with simple yet effective guidance and practices about mindfulness using meditation and breathing. This session is vital for corporate employees who are prone to stress and anxiety, as several studies have revealed that if stress and anxiety are not managed and countered in a timely manner, they can lead to depressive thoughts, and worsening of lifestyle. These sessions will aid corporate employees in overcoming their anxiety through relaxation techniques and inculcate mindfulness into their daily routines.

 

Amit Vasistha, Founder and CEO, GALF who comes from an Investment Banking background himself, and has been instrumental in initiating the holistic wellness revolution in the corporates of India. Amit opines, “While vaccination against Covid pandemic is worthy of attention. We shouldn’t be ignoring the long term epidemic related to poor mental health that the corporate India is getting pushed towards. Acknowledging it and taking baby steps further to remediate it is need of the hour.”

Thus, looking towards unleashing a healthy futuristic landscape, it is crucial to invest in the workforce today; and to initiate a non-linear and creative work culture. Holistic wellness will continue to prove instrumental in making corporates and their employees to experience the power and productivity of a more satisfied and objective driven work life balance.

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Importance of Mental Health during Festivities

Nov 21, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Anxieties, #budget, #Expectations, #Festivities, #Mental Health, #mindfulness

We all eagerly look forward to the festive seasons as they bring in happiness, excitement and an opportunity to reunite with our family and friends. However, these are hectic times of the year, which adds layers of responsibilities and activities on top of our usual daily lives. There’s this constant struggle to balance everything; from travel plans to manage finances to arranging gifts, to making out time for family get-togethers. Things tend to go out of hand at times that can lead to increased stress and anxiety. For those already suffering from mental health conditions, the festive season can get overwhelming, further aggravating their symptoms.

Why the Festivities Raise Our Anxieties and Expectations

The accepted societal norms and popular culture have made people believe that festivals are all about shiny-gifts, new clothes, merry-making and happiness. People tend to overlook the bigger picture of the celebrations and constantly try to evaluate whether their circumstances match up to the popular expectations of how a festival should be celebrated. Whenever there’s a mismatch, there’s a heightened sense of feeling left out.

In India, more than 90 million people suffer from mental health disorders and the festivities can turn out to be unsafe havens for their emotional state. During the festivals, they are confined to spaces that may have adverse effects on their mental health. Their relationships, marriages or families do not allow them to express themselves and their vulnerabilities. The sole focus remains on keeping things pleasant and having a good time.

For people living alone, the constant bombardment of visual ads showing families enjoying their times together; Facebook and Instagram feeds filled with pictures and stories of people dressing up and travelling to exotic locations with their families, all these visual inputs increase their sense of loneliness.
Ways to Get Over Festive Anxieties and Stress

Maintain a Healthy Routine

To deal with the added stress, the body develops coping mechanisms that may turn a person towards too much work or too much sleep. Therefore, it is always important to stick to a healthy routine and make out time for exercise and other relaxing activities. This helps to build a positive mind-set and maintain high spirits.

Practice Mindfulness

For those who feel that the festival seasons can be a cause of concern for their mental health, practising mindfulness can lead to reduced stress, increased awareness and enhanced performance. Mindfulness is the ability to be completely present in the moment without being too much overwhelmed or reactive to the surrounding environment. Mindfulness can be applied through different techniques like meditation, yoga, and breathing practises.

Stick to the Budget

The Cigna 360 Well Being Survey 2018 found out that every nine out of ten people in India suffer from stress, and finance is a major factor. No doubt, the commercialism all around is hard to resist, but people need to remind themselves that money isn’t the substitute for happiness. True happiness comes from meaningful relations, spending quality time with someone and making wise choices.

Avoid Substance Use

To escape stress, people often get caught up in substance use that worsens the symptoms. Alcohol and drugs can offer temporary comfort, however, in the long run, the substance abuse can make stress more inescapable leading to a variety of emotional and physical health issues.

Conclusion

While the concept of ‘Festive Blues’ is quite common in the West, there is less awareness in India about festive stress. There’s this common notion that if everything around is going great, there shouldn’t be a problem. We need to understand that it is not the environment, but the mind that rules us. The mental health conditions arising from festive stress can be effectively managed by seeking the help of family and close ones and talking to them.

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Let go of the fear of stigma and judgement and make #YehDiwaliBachchonWaali says United We Care’s campaign for better mental health

Nov 11, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments ##YehDiwaliBachchonWaali, #Diwali, #Mental Health, #Shumita Kakkar, #United We Care

This Diwali, United We Care, an app-based platform that integrates social, mental, financial, and legal support systems for men, women, youth and children and LGBTQ, is encouraging people to let out their inner child and share their stories and experiences. The integrated campaign called #YehDiwaliBachchonWaali, launched across various digital platforms, focuses on bringing back the carefree childhood days as well as being able to have some heart-to-heart conversations. The underlying idea is to encourage adults to talk openly without inhibitions.

The first video talks about how we express ourselves easily as children, share and forget easily. As we grow up, we are bound by the worry of stigma, judgement, and overthinking. It stems from the concept of gifting everyone better mental health and well-being during the festive season by unleashing the unabashed and hopeful spirit of the child within each of us. Given how Diwali coincides with Children’s Day this year, the campaign highlights the essence of childhood and encourages adults to open up and talk.

The campaign also introduces a team of experts including life coaches, psychologists, and lawyers who share their childhood experiences that led them to take up the professions they are in today. For instance, a lawyer who saw her father losing a land case as a child decided to take up the profession to ensure no one else undergoes the same experience. Right after she became a lawyer, she helped her father win the case. As they narrate their stories, they also “Pledge to Create a Happier You” with United We Care.

Speaking about this, Shumita Kakkar, Founder, United We Care, said, “This year has been full of uncertainties and we are facing a second pandemic in the form of mental health issues. However, these issues are not new but have been there since ages. Today, when things are so complicated, it is time once again to rewind to our childhood, a time of free spirits, endless conversations, and when every day was a new beginning. As we become older, we leave this positivity behind. United We Care’s campaign this Diwali is about unleashing your inner child and speak up openly about anything under the sun – without the fear of stigma and for better mental health. Together, we pledge to create a happier you.”

United We Care frequently undertakes campaigns to raise awareness around mental health issues, which is the first step. #YehDiwaliBachchonWaali centres around open conversations we had as children and how they can happen only when the stigma is removed and we can talk without the fear of being judged.

United We Care is a ground-breaking initiative that doesn’t focus only on the problem, but rather on the root causes and provides holistic solutions to its users. It aims to be the support system that is usually missing in the fast-paced digital world of the day. It is the first brand that is going ahead to create a sensitized and valuable support system for the help seekers.

United We Care has also recently launched its emotional health virtual assistant Stella who is available to chat or talk to the users 24×7. Stella can help with Basic CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) CAT (Cognitive analytical therapy), humanistic, interpersonal or couple therapy. She is a one-of-her-kind assistant with multiple decision trees and the ability to move negative sentiments to positive conversations.

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World Mental Health Day – 5 online fitness platforms to keep you fit while staying at home

Oct 10, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Adidas Training by Runtastic, #Daily Yoga, #HealthifyMe, #Mental Health, #Nike Training Club, #TREAD

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, we all spend more time indoors, one thing that’s important to keep doing is moving our bodies, both for our physical health and our mental wellbeing. For gym-rats, it is a torture to be away from their gym routines but there are good and free options to keep us fit at home.
Here is the list of 5 online fitness platforms to try from the comfort of your living room.

Nike Training Club

 The Nike-branded app has over 185 free workouts for all levels. Workouts include strength, endurance, yoga and mobility training. Over time and regular use, the app will get to know what users like to do and start offering recommended workouts based on those preferences.

TREAD 

TREAD is an innovative online fitness start-up based out of Bengaluru, owned and operated by Treadfit Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The start-up is founded by Mr. Dinesh Godara, who was previously the Founder of Wifistudy (Asia’s largest educational Youtube channel that was acquired by leading ed-tech company Unacademy in 2018). TREAD is set to contribute to your journey of being fit and healthy, and redefine your fitness routine. In order to do that, the company is building a unique platform that connects the country’s top trainers and fitness experts with millions of fitness enthusiasts/individuals, by leveraging the power of technology and the internet and all these trainers/workouts can be accessible by a single subscription.

Adidas Training by Runtastic  

The Adidas app offers workouts that are anywhere from seven to 45 minutes long. There are more than 180 workouts with detailed demonstrations, and users can join any level of tiered membership for added features.

HealthifyMe
HealthifyMe is a digital health and fitness platform that provides personalised fitness and nutrition-related solutions to its users. The platform offers localised health content, calorie tracking, meal plans, fitness workouts and health advice, provided by a team of online nutritionists, personal trainers and an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach, titled Ria.

Daily Yoga

Many people opt for yoga as a part of their daily routine. This online platform provides guided daily yoga moves from beginner to advanced, it’s a yoga app for everyone. The app has over 60,000 reviews, and devoted followers worldwide.

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Nutrient Deficiency Affect Your Mental Health: Study

Sep 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. Sanjay Ingle, #Mental Health, #National Nutrition Week 2020, #Nutrient Deficiency

 Dr. Sanjay Ingle, Zonal Pathologist, and Technical Head West India, Apollo Diagnostics  

Regular check-up of nutrition in the body is vital to get a well-balanced diet, that can provide important vitamins for a healthy lifestyle Says, Doctor

Pune, Sep 2020: On the occasion of the National Nutrition Week 2020, Apollo Diagnostics, the diagnostic division of Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited (AHLL) conducted a study on nutrition deficiency associated due to poorer diet and physical health among young, a major reason for mental health problems.

The nutrient plays a major role in our mental health, as it impacts our mood, anxiety level, ability to focus, and every other aspect of brain function. Eating well (i.e. a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and nutrients) may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. Regular check-up of nutrition in the body is vital to get a well-balanced diet, that can provide important vitamins for a healthy lifestyle.

People with diets deficient are at risk. Low dietary intakes and all micronutrient deficiencies such as vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and folate, are associated with functional decline, decreased quality of life, and increased healthcare costs. Good nutrition helps in building blocks that are necessary for producing chemicals in the brain needed to properly regulate our mood and behaviour.

Micronutrient inadequacies are a common and avoidable contributor to decreased quality of life. To create awareness about the importance of proper nutrition to our body. Apollo Diagnostics conducted a study by taking a health check-up sample report among the age group of 25- 55. It has been noticed that around 20% of people who underwent health check-up in the last 12 months, has nutrition deficiency, a leading cause of mental health.

People are unaware about the ignorance of the importance of nutrition such as Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D, B12, Carbohydrates, Protein, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Folate, Selenium in their daily diet. Regular test (health check-up) of such nutrition will keep a healthy lifestyle.

· Zinc – Poor zinc levels can impact mood and anxiety levels, reduce appetite, and lead to people generally feeling like they have no energy or motivation to do things,

· Omega-3 Fatty Acids – It supports healthy brain function and low levels can lead to unstable moods, depression, anxiety, poor focus, and attention,

· Vitamin D – It is needed for neurotransmitter production, and low levels have been linked to depression, anxiety, and a host of other mental health symptoms

· B12 – Intake of B12 help in the improvement of depression.

· Magnesium- Magnesium levels that are lower than they should be, which can lead to increased anxiety and panic, restlessness, poor sleep, and irritability.

· Selenium- It helps improve mood.

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What are the 5 Traits of a Great Soccer Coach?

Sep 6, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #coach, #Mental Health, #Psychological development

Being a Soccer coach or any other sports coach is a daunting task. The career of the player totally depends upon the characteristics and behavior of the coach. Being a player having the right mindset and focus is important, but as a coach it is elementary.  A coach only can show the right road to a player.

People often think that techniques and skills are the only essential trait to win a match, but in reality, it’s not true. It has been proven that mental health state or psychology plays a great role in the achievement of any goal. A positive and healthy mind will surely give the optimum result. Gerald Forestell enjoys being outdoors in his spare time whether it’s growing his garden, biking, skiing or soccer. Dr. Gerald Forestell is also a supporter of charity organizations including many local charities. There are many qualities that a soccer coach enables but some of the best traits of a great soccer coach are highlighted below.

Psychological development:

As mentioned above mental health is very essential for a player to outperform others. Thus, a coach with skill enhancement should also focus on developing the mental health of a player. As there is no sleep without peace, there is no chance to win the field if the mind is not calm. Mental relaxation is more important than improving the physical condition or exercise. If the players mind is not stable there will be lack of concentration during practice.

Open-minded:

A coach needs to be open-minded and always ready to accept the ideas and suggestions from anyone. May it a child, parent, or any other coach. Ideas give birth to some other new ideas. A great coach should not rigid himself to his thoughts and ideas. Ask for people thoughts and learning processes.

Enjoy the journey:

Being a coach is a challenging job. But you have to keep patience and love the journey. Success doesn’t take place overnight. People have to do hard work to see the phase of success. Thus, repeat the good habit over and again to expect a great result.

Unity among players:

Try to bring the spirit of teamwork among the players. It may happen that teams with extremely talented individuals will fall into the trap of relying too heavily on a single player. Which may ruin the whole match. Hence, every player must know to behave responsibly. A coach needs to make the players aware of their duty as a teammate.

Punctual:

If as a coach you are not punctual, you can’t expect your students to be. Remember time and tide waits for none. You should know the value of every second and make the best of it. Being punctual is a habit that must be adhered too.

The above-mentioned attribute is followed by many people in their day to day life, to live a disciplined life. Thus, if you’re new as a coach you need not burden yourself.

Original article published on http://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/what-are-the-5-traits-of-a-great-soccer-coach/

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“Mental Health of millions is affected by COVID-19 Pandemic – Here’s how one can seek help from these platforms”

Sep 3, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr Shefali Batra and Dr Amit Mailk, #Mental Health, #mental health helping platforms

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 India.

Here are five platforms which are providing mental health and de-addiction services to make it easy for one who’s seeking for help:

Sukoon Health Hospital, established in February 2020, is India’s first specialized hospital for Mental Health and De-Addiction. Founded by two young Social entrepreneurs Vidit Bahri and Kanishk Gupta – Sukoon offers comprehensive treatment for the full spectrum of Mental Health related conditions. It combines cutting edge technology with unparalleled patient care to provide the best clinical care in the country. To assure quality, the clinical program at Sukoon is managed by Fortis Mental Health.

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 India, and end-to-end self-harm prevention technology. Sukoon’s tele-counseling service is also available not just for patients but anyone who is feeling anxious, depressed or helpless at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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.