MentalHappy
MentalHappy, headquartered in San Francisco, is a tele-health platform offering online support groups for various life events, facilitated by health professionals. The company provides a range of services including free trials, expert-led sessions, and a community of 13,000 members focused on mental wellness.
Services
MentalHappy offers a tele-health platform for health professionals to facilitate online support groups covering a wide range of life events. These support groups cater to various needs like grief support, healing from illness, life after divorce, black mental health, LGBTQIA+, stress management, emotional fertility, and coping with anxiety. Support groups are designed to be therapist recommended, with virtual sessions ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. Members receive a welcome kit, handwritten motivational note, cheerful affirmation stickers, and a chance to join two free support groups. The platform also conducts monthly wellness talks with expert doctors, therapists, and healers.
Founders
Although specific information about the founders of MentalHappy isn't provided, the company was part of the Y-Combinator batch S18, a renowned seed accelerator known for its selective acceptance process. MentalHappy has collaborated with notable figures like former NFL players Jay Barnett & Terrell Owens to tackle America's mental health crisis, indicating influential leadership behind its mission.
Location and Team
MentalHappy operates from its headquarters at 2193 Fillmore St. #15, San Francisco, CA 94115, with a team of 7. The company also maintains remote operations, serving clients across regions such as the United States of America and Canada. This flexibility allows MentalHappy to maintain a fully remote team while reaching a broad audience.
Community and Platform
MentalHappy hosts a community of 13,000 like-minded individuals who focus on positivity, good health, and finding happiness. The platform is available as a Peer Support Therapy App on both the App Store and Google Play. MentalHappy encourages a judgement-free environment in its support groups, which range from intimate settings to groups with over 100 members. Each group is led by experts who provide education and direction, and the trust and safety of the community are ensured by vetting all group leaders and requiring confidentiality agreements from group members.
Pricing and Membership
MentalHappy offers a free 14-day trial to all its support groups, making it accessible for new members to experience the platform. Membership benefits include access to any 2 support groups for free, as well as a free MentalHappy T-shirt as a bonus. Support group prices start as low as $7 per month, with prices varying based on the expertise of the group leader, meeting frequency, and the resources provided. Group sessions provide positive encouragement, allowing members to express their feelings through a check-in feature.