AI startups revolutionizing mental health care
April 13, 2025
BillyRoberts
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The World Health Organization underscores mental health as a basic human right, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive, accessible, and top-notch mental health services. Yet, many, including entrepreneurs, struggle to access quality care. Thankfully, innovative startups are harnessing AI's potential to fill this gap, offering scalable mental health solutions for everyone.
Navigating the startup world can be tough and lonely, with the pressure to succeed often impacting mental health. Research indicates that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to experience mental health issues. Recognizing this, Google for Startups is committed to supporting these trailblazers through our Growth Academy: AI for Health program, spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This initiative offers mentorship, resources, and a global network to help startups amplify their impact and foster healthcare innovation, particularly those using responsible AI to create mental health solutions.
On this World Mental Health Day, I'm thrilled to spotlight a few inspiring startups from our program that are revolutionizing mental health support and enhancing daily lives globally:
O7 Therapy (Egypt)
O7 Therapy is developing an AI-powered platform designed to connect patients with therapists that best fit their needs and preferences. This streamlined approach helps individuals find the right support more quickly, boosting the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes. Ashraf Bacheet, the cofounder, shares how the platform uses AI to match users with the right therapist from his red-striped shirt and couch.
Callyope (France)
Callyope is crafting speech-based AI models to analyze patient behaviors and monitor symptoms across various mental health conditions. This provides clinicians with insights into treatment effectiveness and potential relapses, making mental health care more precise and timely. Martin Denais, CEO, sits on a couch wearing a white shirt and tan pants, explaining to the camera how Callyope leverages Google Cloud AI to improve patient outcomes.
HearMe (Poland)
HearMe employs AI-powered chatbots to offer immediate support and resources to those facing mental health challenges. With round-the-clock availability and personalized guidance, HearMe seeks to lower the barriers to seeking help and enhance early intervention. Kasia Gryzlo, cofounder and CEO, discusses from her couch in a red shirt and brown pants how HearMe is revolutionizing mental health support in the workplace.
Thalia Psychotherapy (Kenya)
Thalia Psychotherapy is building AI tools to help therapists analyze patient conversations and spot potential mental health issues. This technology enables therapists to deliver more personalized and data-informed care, leading to improved patient outcomes. Mercy Mwende, cofounder and COO, sits on a couch wearing a white shirt and jeans, speaking to the camera about how Thalia is developing scalable solutions for mental wellbeing.
To delve deeper into the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program and its participating startups, visit startup.google.com.
For more on Google's health initiatives, head over to health.google.com.
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KennethJohnson
April 14, 2025 at 8:56:35 AM GMT
I tried this AI mental health app and it's pretty good for quick chats, but it's no substitute for a real therapist. It's helpful for daily check-ins, but don't expect miracles. Still, it's a handy tool in a pinch!
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CharlesThomas
April 13, 2025 at 4:15:43 PM GMT
このAIメンタルヘルスアプリを使ってみたけど、ちょっとした会話にはいいけど、本物のセラピストの代わりにはならないね。毎日のチェックインには便利だけど、奇跡は期待しないで。でも、ピンチの時には役立つツールだよ！
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DanielThomas
April 13, 2025 at 11:29:43 PM GMT
이 AI 멘탈 헬스 앱을 써봤는데, 짧은 대화에는 괜찮지만 진짜 치료사의 대체는 아니야. 일상적인 체크인에는 유용하지만 기적은 기대하지 마. 그래도 급할 때는 쓸모 있는 도구야!
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JonathanAllen
April 14, 2025 at 5:08:10 AM GMT
Experimentei este app de saúde mental com IA e é bom para conversas rápidas, mas não substitui um terapeuta de verdade. É útil para check-ins diários, mas não espere milagres. Ainda assim, é uma ferramenta útil em emergências!
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LawrenceJones
April 13, 2025 at 9:40:20 PM GMT
Probé esta app de salud mental con IA y está bien para charlas rápidas, pero no reemplaza a un terapeuta real. Es útil para hacer check-ins diarios, pero no esperes milagros. Aún así, es una herramienta útil en apuros!
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WillieScott
April 15, 2025 at 2:58:00 AM GMT
These AI startups are doing amazing work in mental health! It's about time we had accessible and quality care. The only thing is, I wish the app was a bit more user-friendly. Still, a huge step forward! 🌟
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April 13, 2025
BillyRoberts
15
The World Health Organization underscores mental health as a basic human right, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive, accessible, and top-notch mental health services. Yet, many, including entrepreneurs, struggle to access quality care. Thankfully, innovative startups are harnessing AI's potential to fill this gap, offering scalable mental health solutions for everyone.
Navigating the startup world can be tough and lonely, with the pressure to succeed often impacting mental health. Research indicates that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to experience mental health issues. Recognizing this, Google for Startups is committed to supporting these trailblazers through our Growth Academy: AI for Health program, spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This initiative offers mentorship, resources, and a global network to help startups amplify their impact and foster healthcare innovation, particularly those using responsible AI to create mental health solutions.
On this World Mental Health Day, I'm thrilled to spotlight a few inspiring startups from our program that are revolutionizing mental health support and enhancing daily lives globally:
O7 Therapy (Egypt)
O7 Therapy is developing an AI-powered platform designed to connect patients with therapists that best fit their needs and preferences. This streamlined approach helps individuals find the right support more quickly, boosting the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes. Ashraf Bacheet, the cofounder, shares how the platform uses AI to match users with the right therapist from his red-striped shirt and couch.
Callyope (France)
Callyope is crafting speech-based AI models to analyze patient behaviors and monitor symptoms across various mental health conditions. This provides clinicians with insights into treatment effectiveness and potential relapses, making mental health care more precise and timely. Martin Denais, CEO, sits on a couch wearing a white shirt and tan pants, explaining to the camera how Callyope leverages Google Cloud AI to improve patient outcomes.
HearMe (Poland)
HearMe employs AI-powered chatbots to offer immediate support and resources to those facing mental health challenges. With round-the-clock availability and personalized guidance, HearMe seeks to lower the barriers to seeking help and enhance early intervention. Kasia Gryzlo, cofounder and CEO, discusses from her couch in a red shirt and brown pants how HearMe is revolutionizing mental health support in the workplace.
Thalia Psychotherapy (Kenya)
Thalia Psychotherapy is building AI tools to help therapists analyze patient conversations and spot potential mental health issues. This technology enables therapists to deliver more personalized and data-informed care, leading to improved patient outcomes. Mercy Mwende, cofounder and COO, sits on a couch wearing a white shirt and jeans, speaking to the camera about how Thalia is developing scalable solutions for mental wellbeing.
To delve deeper into the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health program and its participating startups, visit startup.google.com.
For more on Google's health initiatives, head over to health.google.com.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:56:35 AM GMT
I tried this AI mental health app and it's pretty good for quick chats, but it's no substitute for a real therapist. It's helpful for daily check-ins, but don't expect miracles. Still, it's a handy tool in a pinch!
0
April 13, 2025 at 4:15:43 PM GMT
このAIメンタルヘルスアプリを使ってみたけど、ちょっとした会話にはいいけど、本物のセラピストの代わりにはならないね。毎日のチェックインには便利だけど、奇跡は期待しないで。でも、ピンチの時には役立つツールだよ！
0
April 13, 2025 at 11:29:43 PM GMT
이 AI 멘탈 헬스 앱을 써봤는데, 짧은 대화에는 괜찮지만 진짜 치료사의 대체는 아니야. 일상적인 체크인에는 유용하지만 기적은 기대하지 마. 그래도 급할 때는 쓸모 있는 도구야!
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April 14, 2025 at 5:08:10 AM GMT
Experimentei este app de saúde mental com IA e é bom para conversas rápidas, mas não substitui um terapeuta de verdade. É útil para check-ins diários, mas não espere milagres. Ainda assim, é uma ferramenta útil em emergências!
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April 13, 2025 at 9:40:20 PM GMT
Probé esta app de salud mental con IA y está bien para charlas rápidas, pero no reemplaza a un terapeuta real. Es útil para hacer check-ins diarios, pero no esperes milagros. Aún así, es una herramienta útil en apuros!
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April 15, 2025 at 2:58:00 AM GMT
These AI startups are doing amazing work in mental health! It's about time we had accessible and quality care. The only thing is, I wish the app was a bit more user-friendly. Still, a huge step forward! 🌟
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