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???? Wysa student brand ambassadors at Ithaca College are spearheading a peer-led initiative to promote mental wellbeing on campus. "I wanted to make a difference on campus, and I truly believe in Wysa's ability to support students' mental wellbeing," shares Jacob, a Wysa student brand ambassador at Ithaca College. Our partnership with Ithaca College came about following the extensive research they undertook to find evidence-based solutions that meet their students' needs. Ithaca College conducted a pilot with multiple options, ultimately deciding to partner with Wysa after both students and staff selected it as their top choice! ?? Get the full story here: https://lnkd.in/euu8Nu5J #StudentMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #IthacaCollege #NewYork

Did you know? ?? Not only are users kept anonymous and all conversations with the Wysa chatbot private and confidential, but any personally identifiable information (PII) is automatically removed from our systems within 24 hours, ensuring safety and peace of mind for our users ?. #SafeAI #Private #Secure #AIChatbot #MentalHeath

Our Ask Smriti column is BACK! ???? This time, Smriti answers: How do I support my struggling teen? ?? It’s hard to see your child feeling down or becoming withdrawn. With hormones, school pressures, friends, and figuring out who they are, it's completely normal for teens to have ups and downs; but when their sadness, tiredness, or withdrawal lingers it's worth paying closer attention. With over 21 years of professional experience, mother, Licensed Therapist and Chief of Clinical Services & Operations at Wysa, Smriti Joshi, shares her advice on what to look out for and how to help your teen through tough times. Here is Smriti's advice:?https://lnkd.in/emvE6Z_3 #TeenMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #ParentsOfTeens #WorkingParents #Therapy

Attending the Second International Rethinking Mental Health Care Conference Human Rights in Mental Health-FGIP, in Colombo was deeply inspiring. The conference brought together leaders in mental health, and I’m grateful for the chance to connect with like-minded individuals. A standout moment was commemorating Sally Hulugalle, a fierce lioness whose legacy continues to inspire. Her work with Nest Sri Lanka taught me that real change comes from fierce compassion, standing up for those without a voice, and making a difference one step at a time. Key takeaways for me from the conference: Youth Mental Health: Involve young people in mental health programs to make them more sustainable and impactful. Collaboration across sectors is key. Need for Speaking truth to power, disrupting oppressive systems, and reimagining abolitionist futures. Mental health research has often been rooted in colonial inquiry & maintains harmful power dynamics. Disrupt these systems and move beyond tokenism to create true change Cultural Sensitivity: Ethnic matching and cultural competency are vital for effective care, ensuring services are culturally appropriate and build trust. Art and Visual Psychology: Creative methods can deepen our understanding of mental health, engaging communities in ways that reflect their experiences and inform interventions. AI + Human Care: AI combined with human care is vital for breaking down gated access to mental health services, making support more accessible and affordable. When paired with community engagement and training of trainers (TOT), AI helps extend reach, amplifies voices, and empowers communities, while still maintaining the compassionate human touch that’s essential in care. Global South’s Rise: Despite challenges like workforce shortages and funding gaps, countries in the Global South are embracing digital mental health and showing how resilience, innovation, and collaboration drive success. Sri Lanka, with its resilient history of overcoming civil war and terrorism, was the perfect venue for this conference, made even more special by the humble presence of Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya =compassionate leadership. This conference reaffirmed that we are part of a global movement—all working towards the same goal: making mental health care accessible, ethical, and innovative, also Wysa's vision and mission statement. I am glad to have met Sally in her daughters, friends and colleagues-in their spirit and work continue to inspire change in countless lives. Grateful to Wysa founders & my mentors Jo Aggarwal Ramakant Vempati for their trust and providing opportunities to learn &grow. Robert van Voren norman sartorius Shekhar Saxena Piers Gooding Anil Thapliyal Erminia Colucci, PhD Farah Shiraz Davor Mucic Glen Koh, MPH, CHES Anto Agus Sugianto Parth Sharma Sachin Pendse Aparna Joshi Ananda Galappatti Dr M Tasdik Hasan Roshan Bhad Rob Keukens @Dr. Shehan Williams Mahesan Ganesan Soumita Pathare Jasmine Kalha

"At Ithaca College, we believe in supporting individuals' holistic wellness where students and employees can thrive. With Wysa available as a self-care tool and resource for our campus community we hope this tool can help individuals build and strengthen coping skills and center self-care and wellness into their lives, both at college and beyond." Read more from Michelle Goode on why Ithaca College chose to partner with Wysa and explore what Jacob, a student ambassador on campus, has to say about the mental wellbeing support Wysa offers. Now in Wise up ???https://lnkd.in/eswQHZTd Michelle Goode, MPH, CHES | Ithaca College | #Wysa #IthacaCollege #MentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth

??? ?? Join us LIVE for a fireside chat on: Bridging the Mental Health Care Gap in Low-Resource Settings ?? ?? Tuesday 8th April 2025 ?? 3pm IST ?? https://lnkd.in/euRx6PyW In many underserved communities, access to traditional mental health support remains a critical challenge. Through an engaging discussion with experts, community leaders, and mental health advocates, we will look at how AI-driven support can help bridge the gaps, provide scalable and affordable mental health solutions, and empower communities facing systemic challenges. We have an exciting panel of four lined up, and we'll be announcing their names soon - so stay tuned! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euRx6PyW ? #AI #TechForGood #DigitalHealth #Impact #MentalHealthAccess #SustainableSolutions #ScalableSupport

???? Excited for Wysa's Co-Founder and President, Ramakant Vempati, to join the AI Tools for Consumers Panel discussion at the 33rd Annual Technology Conference hosted at Harvard Business School on Saturday, 8th March! ?? Ramakant will appear on the panel alongside Alexi Coffey, VP of product at WHOOP, and Almira Kolaneci, Global SVP, Data Science & IT at Circana, all moderated by Charisma Glassman, Portfolio Head, Consumer & Retail, at Capgemini. #AITools #Technology #Conference #HarvardBusinessSchool

????? From feeling broken and empty to finding a new sense of hope in just 15 minutes - that's the impact Wysa can have! Healing takes time, but knowing you're on the right path is a powerful first step ??. #Wysa #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthApps #Healing #AIChatbot #WellbeingMatters

At Wysa, we’ve seen firsthand how integrating AI at the core of employee benefits offerings can truly personalize support and significantly boost engagement by as much as tenfold! ???? Our AI-powered chatbot is improving access to mental health and employee benefit resources by establishing employees' needs and acting as a directory, making it easier for employees to access the support available to them as and when they need it. ??One of the most exciting possibilities AI brings to the workplace is a future where benefits are paid for on demand, based on data showing what employees actually use. We've linked the full article in Make A Difference Media below. Check it out to learn more. Suzy Bashford? - Author Sarah Baldry - CMO, Wysa Geetika Arora Bhojak - Global Mental Health Lead, Accenture Gethin Nadin - Chief Innovation Officer, Benifex Reeva Misra - Founder and CEO, Walking on Earth (WONE) #AI #Wellbeing #EmployeeBenefits #MentalHealth #HR #FutureOfWork #Wysa

India1... India2... India unlimited? It was cool to see Wysa featured in Blume Ventures' Indus Valley Report for those who need "easy, reliable access to high quality mental healthcare.” Reaffirms our belief that mental health can (and should) be as accessible as possible for those who seek it out. But what about those who don't seek it out? India2 needs a different framing. There, mental health often needs a softer entry point, free from the weight of clinical labels. It’s more acceptable for someone to turn to “astrology counseling” or stress-busting sessions that don’t call it “therapy.” ~ My journey over the last 2 years has validated the same, in bridging the mental health care gap for low-resource settings (neat plug: https://lnkd.in/g7Fe8urH). ? We’re bringing wellbeing to underserved communities and especially young people, partnering with grassroots orgs & state governments, and reframing this life-saving intervention as life skills, resilience, or personal growth. This approach is starting to resonate! ?? When stigma is high, sometimes the path to care isn’t straightforward. Sometimes it’s a skill-building workshop, or a friendly chatbot that quietly teaches a girl how to seek permission from her parents. The key is meeting people where they are, and letting them define what mental well-being looks like. ~ Big thanks to Sajith Pai, Anurag Pagaria, and team for doing this yearly! What a delightfully rich read, and a perfect starting point for anyone building solutions for India in all its complexity: https://lnkd.in/gyst3-C4