HEALO Wows Bollywood Celebs, Senior Bureaucrats At A Star Studded Launch

India, 29th October 2024 – B-Town Celebs, Topmost Industry Leaders and Reputed Bureaucrats attended the launch of Infiheal’s Healo, an AI Therapist and Companion for mental healthcare.

Infiheal, a healthtech startup founded by Srishti Srivastava, an IIT Bombay alumnus, and Utkarsh Srivastava, Boston University alumnus, showcased a live demo of their AI Therapist in Mumbai which attracted Bollywood celebrities and industry leaders including Jackie Shroff, Subhash Ghai, Shaina NC, Harsh Goenka and many more.

Jackie Shroff while emphasizing the importance of mental health, in his signature style celebrated HEALO saying “Lambi saans lene ka, chodne ka, aur Healo baba se baat karne ka.”

Launched during the World Mental Health and ADHD Awareness Month - October - Srishti Srivastava, Founder and CEO of Infiheal, expressed the initiative's intent: “We wanted the world to see what affordable yet quality mental healthcare looks like.” The response to Healo's beta program has been remarkable, generating over 400,000 conversations in just three months, with 91% of users reporting significant improvements in their mental well-being. Earlier this year, Infiheal garnered praise from Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his *Mann Ki Baat* for its groundbreaking AI-based approach to mental health

“It’s a beautiful initiative,” remarked Subhash Ghai, insisting on the importance of mental health in modern India. Addressing the critical barriers to therapy, such as high costs and a shortage of qualified professionals, IPS Officer Vishwas Nangre Patil noted, “We often see many individuals who need counseling, but the scarcity of professionals makes it hard to offer them the right services.” Healo’s holistic approach promises to provide empathetic insights and support for those in need. Healo is designed to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health care, allowing users to maintain anonymity while receiving compassionate support at the touch of a button, from anywhere in the world.

In a notable meeting following the launch event, Srishti, met with NVIDIA's Founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, to discuss Infiheal’s AI advancements and its role in reshaping mental wellbeing. The conversation highlighted the intersection of technology and mental health care, particularly in expanding access for underserved communities and enhancing care experiences through innovation.

Healo: Advanced Mental Healthcare for Everyone

Healo combines state of the art advanced custom-built AI mechanisms and processes with a dataset of over 100,000 therapy sessions curated by psychologists and doctors to provide 24/7 personalized mental health support for a variety of challenges, from everyday issues to clinical conditions. Its unique personality-based matching algorithm connects users with the most suitable professionals like Psychologists, Psychiatrist while offering wellness tools like personality tests, mood tracking, guided journaling, music therapy, and meditation.

Reflecting on the platform's mission, Srivastava emphasized, “While AI cannot replace the human touch, we hope our AI Therapist can help people when they have no one to turn to. At Infiheal, we are here for you, whether you decide to talk to our AI Therapist or connect with our network of over 1,000 expert professionals.”

Infiheal’s Vision for Mental Healthcare

Infiheal aims to revolutionize mental healthcare for over 150 million Indians facing chronic and acute mental health challenges. Srivastava emphasized that while AI cannot replace the human touch,  the AI Therapist can help those who have no one to turn to. Infiheal is turning this vision into reality by partnering with key government bodies, including the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and NIMHR, to enhance mental health services for underserved populations.

Renowned Indian Industrialist Harsh Goenka remarked “Making mental healthcare services accessible by leveraging technology is very important in today's world, especially for Gen Z. Infiheal will work well because of its relevant and responsible vision”.

“Our goal is to provide a solution that doesn’t just focus on symptoms but digs into the root causes, offering a truly holistic approach to mental health care with Infiheal’s AI Therapist Healo  and network of over 1,000 expert professionals” Srishti Srivastava added, reinforcing her commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.