Top 10 mental health startups in the UK
Want to find a job that helps people access mental health support? Here are our top 10 mental health startups in the UK.
June 21, 2023
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Want to find a job that helps people access mental health support? Here are our top 10 mental health startups in the UK.
We all know the last couple of years have been particularly tough; over 800,000 people have reported suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety across 2020 and 2021.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time.
Fortunately for us, there are lots of organisations out there working hard to make sure everyone can access mental health support.
Oliva was founded by people who needed mental health support at some point, but had a hard time actually getting it. Their team of mental health professionals is hand-picked by their highly-experienced Chief Clinical Officer. They have their own clinically-backed, 100% evidence-based care model. And instead of providing a one-size-fits-all service, they tailor our care to the individual needs of each employee.
Location: London
Founded by: Sançar Sahin & Javier Suarez
Learn more about Sançar in episode 20 of the Founders For Good Podcast.
Spill provides therapy sessions, manager mental health training, and regular feelings check-ins — embedded into your company's Slack or MS Teams. They give employees quick and easy access to qualified therapists. Fun fact – The Confido X Jobs For Good team recently signed up to Spill and we’re loving it!
Location: London
Founded by: Calvin Benton
MindLabs specialises in video classes for your mind - rooted in neuroscience, led by experts. With MindLabs you have access to hundreds of live and on-demand classes to help you stress less, sleep more and feel happier.
Location: London
Founded by: Adnan Ebrahim & Gabor Szedlak
Unmind is a workplace mental health platform that empowers employees to measure, understand, and improve their mental wellbeing. Their platform is home to clinically-backed digital tools to proactively improve mental health.
Location: London
Founded by: Nick Taylor & Steve Peralta
Sanctus is a purpose-driven mental health organisation, focused on providing support in the workplace. After all, that's where most of us spend most of our time. They provide this support through Sanctus Coaching: unique proactive and preventative 1:1 coaching, designed to help people navigate life's ups and downs, and enable them to be the best versions of themselves - in and out of work.
Location: London
Founded by: James Routledge & George Bettany
The Thrive team want to create a world where people are empowered to take control of their mental wellbeing and can learn to Thrive, not survive. Developed in the UK by specialists with many years of clinical experience, the app uses easy-to-learn clinically proven techniques to help you live a happier, more relaxed, stress-free life.
Location: London
Founded by: Andres Fonseca
Thymia uses video games based on Neuropsychology alongside analyses of video and speech to make mental health assessments smart, starting with depression. Their online platform empowers clinicians so they can assess depression faster, more accurately and objectively.
Location: London
Founded by: Emilia Molimpakis & Stefano Goria
Life isn't always smooth sailing, but you're not alone! At TalkLife you can instantly meet supportive people who actually care and want to listen. Share what's on your mind and get the help you need. Meet new friends who really get you, you're not alone!
Location: Bristol
Clementine is on a mission to reduce the stress and build the confidence of millions of women. Clementine is an app and a community that helps women who are feeling tired, stressed, anxious and a bit low - to feel calm and confident. Helping women to interrupt and shift their negative thoughts and replace them with empowering ones.
Location: London
Founder: Kim Palmer
The InsideOut team wants to help businesses become happier and healthier from the InsideOut. InsideOut is an award winning, mental health platform putting every day support into the palm of every employees’ hands. Underpinned by clinical psychology, the platform provides virtual talking therapies and a personalised mental fitness toolkit.
Location: London
Founder: Laura Stembridge
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