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Collaborative Clinical Research Study On An AI co-therapist For Mental Health

In partnership with AIIMS New Delhi, NCAHT & ICMR... Read more

This clinical validation compares Healo, used as an AI co-therapist adjunct, against usual care in reducing anxiety symptoms among psychiatric patients at AIIMS. The study follows a two-arm RCT design with 80 participants over 12 weeks, with assessments using GAD-7, DASS-21, MARS, and a User Satisfaction Questionnaire at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.

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Pan-India Study with Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD and Autism

In partnership with NIEPID and the Composite Regional Centres (CRCs)... Read more

This controlled study compared Healo against a control group among caregivers at 8 NIEPID regional centres and CRCs. 596 eligible caregivers were split equally (298 each), with the experimental group using Healo for 8 weeks and both groups assessed before and after using PSS and FAMQOL. Matched data were available for 109 participants (70 experimental, 39 control). Psychological well-being improved significantly in the Healo group (12.2 to 13.4; p = .039) with no significant change in controls, indicating the benefit of using Healo.

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Healo as a Support Tool For Parents of Children with Special Needs

In partnership with CRC Ahmedabad and Samerth Charitable Trust... Read more

This pre-post study with 56 parents and caregivers over 3 months examined Healo's effect on caregiver burnout and quality of life, using the CBI and WHOQOL-BREF. Ethical clearance was received from AYJNISHD. Psychological health improved significantly (61.4 to 73.2; p < .001), indicating the significance of caregivers utilizing Healo.

Explore our collection of publications featuring in-depth research, insights, and analysis across key topics in mental and digital health.

By Archana Sowbarnika, Abhinanda Patra, Srishti Srivastava, Lavleen Kaur, Drishti Chawla, Sruthi Suresh

Chatbots as Tools for Psychoeducation and Self-Help in Mental Health

This chapter, published in the book Chatbots and Mental Healthcare in Psychology and Psychiatry, examines how AI chatbots deliver psychoeducation for clinical populations, discussing tools like Healo, Woebot, Wysa, and Vincent that provide accessible mental health support. While research shows promi... Read More

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By Anushka Varma, Aashi Samir Saraiya, Srishti Srivastava, Kashvi Tuli, Sruthi Suresh

Smart and Digital Wellbeing Initiatives in Healthcare: The Way Forward

This chapter, published in the book Redefining Business in Volatile and Ambiguous Times, explores how smart and digital wellbeing initiatives are expanding rapidly to improve mental health accessibility, reduce stigma, and support personalised care in India and globally. However, limitations such as... Read More

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By Anushka Varma, Kashvi Tuli, Aashi Samir Saraiya, Srishti Srivastava, Eity Maheshwari, and Sruthi Suresh

Advancements in Psychotherapy and Treatment: The Use of AI Interventions for Psychopathologies

This chapter, published in the book AI-Driven Insights Into the Depths of Psychopathologies, explores how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence have allowed for psychotherapeutic assistance for clinicians, particularly for disorders like Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder, Au... Read More

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By Archana Sowbarnika, Anushka Varma, Archie Mutta, and Srishti Srivastava

The Mental Health Wake-Up Call: Building a Resilient Workplace for a Sustainable Future

This paper, published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), Volume 8, Issue 1 (January-February 2026), examines how workplace structures, leadership, and organizational culture impact employee mental health and resilience. It explores how a lack of psychological safety... Read More

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By Archie Mutta, Anushka Varma, Srishti Srivastava

Broken Minds, Broken Profits: The Impact of Workplace Stress on Employee Productivity and Mental Health in Indian Industries

This paper, published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), examines the rising crisis of workplace stress in Indian industries and its impact on employee wellbeing and productivity. Using research evidence, survey and psychological models, it shows how long hours, unr... Read More

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By Aashi Saraiya, Anushka Varma and Srishti Srivastava

The Economic Burden of Mental Illness in India: A Call for Investment in Mental Healthcare

This paper, published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR),investigates the economic costs of mental illness in India and argues for urgent investment in mental healthcare systems. Using policy analysis and public surveys, it demonstrates how untreated mental health co... Read More

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