Indspire Me

By Pankhuri Kumar
Mental healthcare gap is one of the most challenging problems that the world is facing. Mental health conditions are worsening at an alarming rate and depression is one of the most commonly occurring concerns. It is an issue that has left no section of the society. Mental pain is the hardest to bear and most of the people hide their pain due to the misconceptions and shame. It leads to loss of energy, unwillingness to achieve anything and the inability to be happy.
We are lucky that with the increase in technological advancements there have been companies that are coming forward and creating online platforms to fight mental health issues by creating awareness and providing effective solutions on time. It is surely the need of the hour and fortunately, the services are of good quality, and that too at affordable prices.
1.) YourDOST
It is an online platform that connects you with experts who rescue you out of troublesome situations. From career related confusion to relationship issues it can help you in solving everything. The experts teach you how to deal with peer or parental pressure, wedding jitters, exam stress and even with self-confidence. The platform has a lot of programmes and self tests to start with and improve on your life.
2.) HopeNetwork
HopeNetwork provides you with licensed therapists who are highly trained to provide counselling, and helps you fight the issues that are stopping you from being happy. It assists adolescents and teens in coping up with everyday pressure and prevents them from having suicidal thoughts. This online resource is a perfect guide for parents and helps them in the healthy up bringing of their child. It enables youngsters to develop and grow as a healthy people by helping them de-stress their lives.

3.) InnerHour
This platform provides online consultation to employees to deal with corporate stress by conducting surveys to find out the issues and then creating customised self help plans. The team at InnerHour conducts workshops, seminars and provides a platform to discuss all the emotional difficulties with the concerned experts.  It also connects with the students and aids them in taking the correct decision after identifying their psychological issues. One plus point is that parents are able to monitor the progress.
4.) Wysa

Wysa is an artificial intelligence chatbot. However, the coaches that support and encourage you are trained humans. It uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural techniques to help you manage your emotions. It helps you cope with stress and keeps your identity anonymous. From smoking to disability support, it offers everything.  Wysa is successful in reducing healthcare costs. It makes sure that you have someone to talk to when you are at your dark place, even if it is as late as 4:00 am.
5.) Healtheminds
This is an online platform that believes that all the problems can be broken down into small fragments and solved more efficiently and at a faster pace. It sets goals that more realistic and helps you get your life back on track. Features include online counselling services and these conversations can also take place through video calling which makes it more effective. You can get solutions to issues like bipolar disorder, OCD, sleep issues, depression, parenting and other relationship problems.
6.) eWellness Expert
This platform is known for curing a problem from the roots and it offers many services which are either free or really affordable. The services are available in all forms like email, audio, video etc. Moreover, it follows a 100% refund policy if you are not satisfied by the aid that the experts provide. Once you are able to deal with your issues, you also have the option to delete all your medical records and conversations. It is one of the very few companies to offer all the content not just in English but also in Hindi. You are required to present true and correct details about your emotional breakdown and then leave it to eWellness experts to pull you out of it.

7.) nSmiles
This e-resource helps you in improving your mental health conditions and building resilience. The company has created it’s own app “Happy Being” which has personalised activities everyday, to help you relieve stress and increase your well being. It has tools which makes thinking on a positive note easier. The platform is making many students, employees and other individuals happy and healthy by nurturing their mental health. Taking advantage of the platform’s services can help you in your personal growth and development.
8.) Trijog

Trijog is a mental health platform that operates on the belief that taking care of your mind is as important as taking care of your body. The team at Trijog wants to make sure that the taboo and stigma associated with mental heath is eliminated from our lives once and for all. The team of versatile and well informed psychologists work together to cater to the needs of individuals, institutions and corporates by providing the necessary support and guidance. The platform provides counselling and helps in building social skills. It has solutions for all kinds of different issues that you face throughout your lifetime.
9.) Seraniti
The folks behind Seraniti believe that no two people fighting depression are the same and each treatment plan needs to be personalised with a different approach. Engaging with this platform, assists you in finding a purpose and meaning and gives you hope by making you mentally tougher. The experts on the platform know exactly how to revitalize and repair your relationships and restore the peace and joy of life. You can realize your true potential by breaking free from all mental issues.
10.)  TrustCircle

The driving vision behind TrustCircle’s existence is that there is absolutely no health without emotional well being. They follow the 3P model: Preventive, Participatory and Predictive approach to mental health, making it more continuous and affordable. The platform has been made by a team who has had first hand experiences with mental health breakdowns and therefore understands the severity of the situation concerning mental health. The platform has a number of tests, which once taken, tell you accurately about the level of depression you are facing and the urgency with which you need to seek help.

 Just when you are able to recognize the exact help that you need you are on the right path to recovery from all the mental and emotional hurdles that you are facing. Discover the new you by taking utmost care of your mind. One of the most important thing sis that you need to be comfortable with talking about what you are facing without getting affected by what others think.

In the end it is your own struggle, and coming out of your problems even stronger will only benefit you in the journey of life. Only when you feel good on the inside can you portray a powerful personality on the outside. These amazing online counselling platforms can help you out and give you another chance to live your life to the fullest and accomplish all your dreams.  

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About the Author

Pankhuri Kumar is a student of Economics (Honours) at Hindu College, University of Delhi. She is a big believer in the power of positivity and plans to do her MBA in the future.  In her free time, Pankhuri can be found checking out new places to eat and shop at.