3 mental health app startups with recent successes, from London & Berlin
3 innovation and digital news in 1 minute. Every Monday. Episode 370
Self-help app for ADHD with viral memes on TikTok
Inflow, founded in London, offers a self-help app to manage ADHD. Everyone can download it for free or pay for a pro subscription (personalised content, €200 per year). The focus is on behavioural therapy, such as ADHD-focused mindfulness techniques. Aiming to improve ADHD patient’s day-to-day lives. Opinion: Inflow fits into the trend of self-therapy start-ups flourishing. There are several companies addressing different facets of ADHD coaching. Inflow co-founders claim it stands out due to a holistic, digital therapy approach. Recently successful in social media, mainly ADHD memes on TikTok. The community loves them, with millions of views for some videos.
Do you understand the POV of ADHD memes?
A virtual therapist on prescription called HelloBetter
Berlin-based HelloBetter offers an online therapy app for various mental health issues. Available on prescription from doctors. Users arrange virtual therapy sessions or take part in online courses, as part of psychological treatment. HelloBetter raised €12m funding in 2023 in two funding rounds, in May and September (total funding €25m). Used for expansion beyond the DACH region. Opinion: Sick leave in the workplace due to mental health issues is reaching record levels, worldwide. This underscores the need for innovative digital solutions in mental healthcare. User feedback and app reviews show, digital therapy supports patients in addition to treatment- paid for by health insurance, serious and verified.
Digital technologies may shape the future of mental healthcare.
Likeminded — coaching hours, instead of fruit basket in the job offer
Founded in Berlin, Likeminded offers employees access to support formats for more mental well-being and personal growth. Employers can implement Likeminded into corporate benefits or human resources. Providing personalised support in the form of virtual courses, coaching, or one-on-one therapist calls. In October 2023 Likeminded raised €7.5m from investors, including Holtzbrinck Digital and existing investor Heartcore Capital. Opinion: It just makes sense to offer employees coaching and psychological support as part of the employment offering. Offering by an independent institution from the employer. The plan of Likeminded for the near future is to become Europe’s premier mental health solutions platform with an important focus on enhancing AI-driven personalisation. (We’ve not researched where the AI plays a role).
Soon to be a must-have in the office alongside Christmas parties?
