AI startups revolutionizing mental health care
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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July 27, 2025 at 9:19:05 PM EDT
This article on AI startups in mental health is eye-opening! It's wild how AI can personalize therapy—kinda like having a therapist in your pocket. But I wonder, will these apps ever truly get human emotions? 🤔 Excited to see where this tech goes!
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April 20, 2025 at 1:56:28 PM EDT
As startups de IA na saúde mental são uma bênção! Experimentei uma e é como ter um terapeuta no bolso. É super conveniente, mas às vezes as respostas da IA parecem um pouco robóticas. Ainda assim, melhor do que nada, né? Vale a pena tentar! 😊
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EricRoberts
April 19, 2025 at 2:17:52 AM EDT
メンタルヘルスのAIスタートアップは本当に助かる！使ってみたけど、ポケットの中にセラピストがいるみたいで便利。ただ、AIの返事が少しロボットっぽい時があるのが難点。でも、ないよりマシだよね？試してみる価値はあるよ😊
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AnthonyHill
April 15, 2025 at 6:54:05 AM EDT
AI startups in mental health are a godsend! I've tried one and it's like having a therapist in my pocket. It's super convenient but sometimes the AI responses feel a bit robotic. Still, it's better than nothing, right? Give it a go if you're struggling! 😊
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AvaHill
April 15, 2025 at 6:19:27 AM EDT
¡Las startups de IA en salud mental son una bendición! Probé una y es como tener un terapeuta en el bolsillo. Es súper conveniente, pero a veces las respuestas de la IA parecen un poco robóticas. Aún así, mejor que nada, ¿verdad? ¡Vale la pena intentarlo! 😊
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WillieScott
April 14, 2025 at 10:58:00 PM EDT
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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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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Meta has released new Llama security tools to bolster AI development and protect against emerging threats.These upgraded Llama AI model security tools are paired with Meta’s new resources to empower c
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July 27, 2025 at 9:19:05 PM EDT
This article on AI startups in mental health is eye-opening! It's wild how AI can personalize therapy—kinda like having a therapist in your pocket. But I wonder, will these apps ever truly get human emotions? 🤔 Excited to see where this tech goes!
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April 20, 2025 at 1:56:28 PM EDT
As startups de IA na saúde mental são uma bênção! Experimentei uma e é como ter um terapeuta no bolso. É super conveniente, mas às vezes as respostas da IA parecem um pouco robóticas. Ainda assim, melhor do que nada, né? Vale a pena tentar! 😊
0
April 19, 2025 at 2:17:52 AM EDT
メンタルヘルスのAIスタートアップは本当に助かる！使ってみたけど、ポケットの中にセラピストがいるみたいで便利。ただ、AIの返事が少しロボットっぽい時があるのが難点。でも、ないよりマシだよね？試してみる価値はあるよ😊
0
April 15, 2025 at 6:54:05 AM EDT
AI startups in mental health are a godsend! I've tried one and it's like having a therapist in my pocket. It's super convenient but sometimes the AI responses feel a bit robotic. Still, it's better than nothing, right? Give it a go if you're struggling! 😊
0
April 15, 2025 at 6:19:27 AM EDT
¡Las startups de IA en salud mental son una bendición! Probé una y es como tener un terapeuta en el bolsillo. Es súper conveniente, pero a veces las respuestas de la IA parecen un poco robóticas. Aún así, mejor que nada, ¿verdad? ¡Vale la pena intentarlo! 😊
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April 14, 2025 at 10:58:00 PM EDT
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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