Mental Health

FamilyWell Health Secures $4.3M Seed Funding to Advance Maternal Mental Health Care

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…

Female-Founded Being Health Launches with $5.4M and a Mission to Reinvent Mental Health Care

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…

New Nature Study by Flo Health Reveals How Acute Stress Affects Women’s Pain Perception Amidst Russia-Ukraine War

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…

Shimmer Raises $2.2M for AI-Enhanced ADHD Coaching Platform

The neurodevelopmental condition known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is massive; according to the renowned ADHD authority, Dr. Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., 13 million American adults (4-5%) deal with its impacts every day. ADHD may make it difficult to regulate emotions and complete everyday tasks at work and at home. It often leads to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, personal/professional stress and disruption, substance abuse, and…

BeMe Secures $1.5M in Funding from BCBS Kansas to Address Teen Mental Health Crisis

BeMe Health (BeMe), a digital behavioral health platform geared toward teenagers, has secured $1.5M funding investment from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). This strategic partnership aims to provide critical mental health support to approximately 20,000 teenagers across Kansas, where suicide has become the second-leading cause of death among those aged 15 to 24 in the United States. Matt All,…

Behavioral Health Company Uplift Acquires Minded, an Online Psychiatry Practice for Women

UpLift, a behavioral health company, has significantly expanded its reach in the United States by acquiring Minded, an online psychiatry service specializing in women’s care. This strategic move allows UpLift to offer team-based therapy and psychiatry services across all 50 states, starting with California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Previously, UpLift’s operations were limited to a handful of states, including Florida,…

Former Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg Launches Relationship Mentoring App; Announces $3.9M Seed Round

Meeno, a relationship mentoring startup, has successfully raised a $3.9M seed round led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Andrew Ng’s AI Fund and NEA. The company, formerly known as Amorai, had previously raised funds during its pre-seed round in April (read more here), which brings its total funding to nearly $5M. Meeno, pronounced ‘me-know,’ is an AI-powered relationship mentoring app that…

Equip Extends Its Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment to Adults; Raises Undisclosed Amount from General Catalyst

Equip, a frontrunner in the field of virtual eating disorder treatment, has announced its expansion to include adult patients in the United States. With this move, the company aims to provide comprehensive care and address significant gaps in the traditional treatment landscape. Equip, founded in 2019, has been at the forefront of offering evidence-based treatment to adolescents and young adults struggling with…