Welcome to haley's guide to mental health startups.

Talented individuals and startups have recognized the gaps in mental healthcare industry, but I worry that they’re trying to solve this disjointed industry with more disjointed offerings. There are over 170 mindfulness and meditation apps out there, 140+ tele-therapy platforms (Talkspace, BetterHelp), digital cognitive behavioural therapy apps (Unm... See more

In a similar vein, mental health 2.0 companies re-built the traditional models of care — provider directories and marketplaces — in a digital way. Headspace, Meditopia and Calm expanded how and when one could practice meditation and mindfulness and built massive businesses. On-demand therapy platforms Talkspace and BetterHelp allowed patients to vi... See more

In the U.S. alone, 46% of people will experience some form of mental illness over the course of their lifetime. This is driving our nation to spend $238 billion annually on mental health treatment and services, up more than 100% from 2005 levels. Democratized by providers like Modern Health (employee wellbeing platform), Real (digital therapy membe... See more