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Mental health start-ups capitalise on pandemic-led demand for services

Many are discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and fostering ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions

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Even telemedicine, that has been the preferred options for patients suffering from non-critical ailments during the pandemic, has also made inroads to solve mental health issues as well

Sai Ishwar Mumbai
Globally, and especially in India, mental health has always had a taboo attached to it. However, the number of people dealing with stress, depression and anxiety, both due to work and health issues, has increased manifold since the lockdown.

Start-ups catering to this segment are capitalising on this opportunity and discovering new revenue streams by adopting a digital-first approach and establishing ties with corporate clients to roll out customised solutions.

Take for example, the case of Mindhouse, a mental wellness start-up based in Gurugram. In March this year when the enterprise up had to temporarily shut down all its three