Tools and Tech

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...

The feature they loved the most was used by only 30% of their users, and it nearly broke their vision. For Vasundhara Kanoria, co-founder of Togethrly, the journey into relationship wellness began with a simple idea: a sticky-note widget for couples to leave each other loving or thoughtful messages on their phone screens. Togethrly began...

As more people turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support, OpenAI has released significant updates to ChatGPT aimed at addressing mental health concerns and prioritizing user safety. These updates are designed to make the chatbot less likely to foster unhealthy dependencies or provide inappropriate advice, and are informed by consultations with clinicians and technology experts....

LISSUN, an Indian mental health platform, has acquired Being Cares Inc, a US-based mental wellbeing technology company. This move, finalized in late July 2025, brings Being Cares’ technology and team into LISSUN, with former Being Cares founders Varun Gandhi and Abhishek Sharma joining LISSUN to lead product and technology strategies. Strategic benefits Service expansion Industry...

Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just being...

Standard therapy often fails people whose brains work differently. Like those with autism. Meet Elias. He's 22, has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), and faces executive dysfunction, sensory overload, and communication barriers. Daily tasks overwhelm him. Unpredictable settings make talking about feelings nearly impossible. And traditional therapy hasn't...

Have you come across people who seem to have sudden involuntary tics or movements? They could be living with Tourette Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition that causes these involuntary movements and sounds called tics and is estimated to affect up to 1% of the world's population. These tics can make daily life...

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...

Trigger warning: Mentions of anxiety, grief, and suicidal thoughts. The glow of her phone screen was the only light piercing through the dark. Shadows clung to the walls. Rachita* couldn’t breathe. Her chest tightened. Panic, familiar and relentless, curled its way back into her throat. Not again. Her fingers hovered over the phone. At the...

Diversity and inclusion has thankfully been gaining a lot of traction. However, many initiatives tend to focus more on gender, and race. But what about neurodivergence? Globally, 10-20% individuals are thought to be neurodivergent. In India, around 2 million individuals live with some form of neurodivergence as per a NIMHANS report. Neurodivergent individuals often face...

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,...

AI is the biggest technological shift of our lifetime – many experts believe that. We trust AI with directions, recommendations, even shopping. But what about our mental health? With more people seeking support than ever, AI-powered tools are stepping in to help. But can technology really provide the kind of emotional support people need? Studies...

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Cedars-Sinai have introduced a first-of-its-kind therapy platform that combines immersive virtual reality (VR) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support mental health. The platform, named after the robot Xaia, which stands for eXtended-Reality Artificially Intelligent Ally, provides AI-guided therapy sessions in calming virtual environments, offering users an experience designed...

Authors: Jeannie Marie Paterson, The University of Melbourne; Nicholas T. Van Dam, The University of Melbourne, and Piers Gooding, The University of Melbourne There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counselling, among others. You would think such “health” and “wellbeing” apps – which...

Bollywood actor and investor Suniel Shetty has launched a new mental health app to provide 24/7 affordable care for Indians. Called 'Lets Get Happi,' the app is the first from Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness, a chain of luxury mental health centers. Commenting on the launch, Manun Thakur, the founder and CEO of Veda, said that...

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. ...