Mental health platforms expect to grow big on corp tie-ups
mental health in a post-Covid world, mental health platforms are eyeing robust growth on the back of increased corporate tie-ups and government action in the form of policies to drive access and awareness.
A host of companies like Amaha, Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness,1to1help.net, MindPeers, and Sukoon are eyeing rapid expansion on the back of a surge in partnerships with corporates, as well as increased awareness about the space.
Organising corporate mental wellness retreats, deploying AI-powered tools, and closing international clients are also on their agenda.
Earlier this month, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty collaborated with Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness to launch a new mental health app called 'Lets Get Happi'. The app has been downloaded over 20,000 times so far, said Manun Thakur, founder.
«We have been approached by over 23 corporates to work with them; most of them want a hybrid of offline (mini-centres at their office) as well as online support.
Corporate/institutional sales will contribute nearly 65% to our revenue,» said Thakur.
Archana Bisht, founder of 1to1help.net, one of the pioneers in the space, estimates that at least 3,000 corporates are currently using some form of their emotional wellness solutions.
«We expect this to grow 10x over the next few years,» Bisht said, adding that the platform has been approached by many investors and strategic entities.
The counselling and wellness services firm is looking to deploy more tools, including AI-powered ones. Last year, the government rolled out the National Tele Mental Health Programme.
