The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes mental health as a fundamental human right and emphasizes the need for comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality mental health services. Despite this, accessing quality care remains a significant challenge for many, including entrepreneurs. Fortunately, innovative startups are leveraging the power of AI to bridge this gap and offer scalable solutions for everyone’s mental well-being.
Mental health is a major concern, especially in the demanding and often isolating world of startups. The journey of a founder can be incredibly lonely, and the pressure to succeed often negatively impacts mental well-being. Studies indicate that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report experiencing mental health issues.
Google for Startups is proud to support these pioneers through our Growth Academy: AI for Health program in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This initiative provides mentorship, resources, and a global network to help startups increase their impact and drive innovation in the health sector, including those harnessing responsible AI to develop products in the mental health field.
On this World Mental Health Day, I am excited to introduce some inspiring startups from the program that are using AI to transform mental health support and improve the daily lives of people worldwide.
