Backpack Healthcare, a provider of online pediatric mental healthcare, has closed $14 million in Series A funding. The round was led by PACE Healthcare Capital and saw participation from ECMC, Techstars, and Collab Capital, among others. The escalating youth mental health crisis in the United States has underscored the critical need for accessible mental health solutions. With over 40 million children relying…
Eating disorder telehealth startup Equip has secured $35 million in new funding, according to a recent securities filing. The funding round, disclosed on April 11, marks a significant milestone for the San Diego-based company as it continues to expand its innovative approach to treating eating disorders. The startup has now raised over $95 million in total. Equip Health didn’t comment and didn’t…
Postpartum Support International (PSI) has taken another step forward in providing accessible mental health support for individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and loss with the launch of its new mobile application, Connect by PSI. The Connect by PSI app, available for free download in both the App Store and Google Play Store, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for individuals…
LunaJoy Health is making strides in addressing maternal mental health with the introduction of LunaCare, an integrated care program aimed at enhancing outcomes in maternal mental health. The initiative comes on the heels of securing $4.2M in new funding, supported by a consortium of investors, including Y Combinator, FoundersX Fund, Goodwater Capital, Magic Fund, VentureSouq, Nurture Ventures, NorthSouth Ventures, and seasoned healthcare…
Manulife, a global life and health insurer, has pledged $1 million over three years to bolster the Women’s Health Research Cluster (WHRC) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This financial commitment aims to address critical gaps in mental health research and advocacy, particularly concerning women’s mental health needs. The WHRC is an international network of professionals spanning 29 countries,…
FamilyWell Health, a tech-enabled behavioral health company, has successfully raised $4.3 million in seed funding to address the maternal mental health crisis. This round of funding, led by .406 Ventures, marks the company’s first institutional capital. GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures also participated, supporting FamilyWell’s mission to expand throughout New England and prepare for national growth i the U.S. FamilyWell Health integrates…
Being Health, a modern mental health care provider co-founded by the Cornell-trained psychiatrist Dr. Allie Sharma, has announced its official launch in New York City. The practice integrates various therapeutic modalities, including psychiatry, psychotherapy, novel treatments like ketamine infusion therapy, functional medicine, and wellness services like acupuncture and nutrition under one roof The launch is supported by $5.4 million in funding from…
In a study published by Nature Portfolio Journal: Mental Health Research, Flo Health has illuminated the effects of acute stress on pain perception among women during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This research, marking the first real-world examination of ‘stress-induced analgesia’ (SIA), offers critical insights into the relationship between heightened stress and reduced pain sensitivity. For this study Flo, a women’s health app…
