Who We Are

Mental health support
should not be a privilege

MindCare exists because millions of people who need mental health support aren't getting it — not because they don't want help, but because the system makes it too hard to access.

"We believe that consistent, accessible mental health support — delivered at the right moment, in the right format — can change the trajectory of a person's life."

— The MindCare Team, founded 2024

The mental health gap is real

The numbers tell a story that should be impossible to ignore. These are not statistics — they are people.

1 in 5

students experience a diagnosable mental health condition

Source: WHO, 2023

60%

of those who need mental health support never seek it

Source: Mental Health Foundation, 2024

11 yrs

average delay between first symptoms and receiving treatment

Source: NAMI, 2023

75%

of mental health conditions emerge before the age of 25

Source: Kessler et al., 2007

Our approach to mental wellness

Four principles inform every decision we make — from feature design to data architecture.

AI-Powered, Human-Centred

Our AI companion Sunnie uses advanced language models guided by psychoeducation principles. AI augments human connection — it does not replace it. When crisis signals are detected, we immediately connect users to real help.

Evidence-Based Methods

Every therapeutic tool in MindCare is grounded in clinical research. CBT-informed journaling, DBT emotion regulation strategies, mindfulness-based stress reduction — we build features that have genuine clinical evidence behind them.

Radically Accessible

MindCare is designed for blind, deaf, and motor-impaired users with full voice navigation, screen reader support, high-contrast mode, and captioning. Financial access matters too — core features are and will remain free.

Private by Design

Mental health data is among the most sensitive personal information in existence. We encrypt everything, share nothing without explicit consent, and never monetise your health data. Your story is yours.

What we stand for

Human Dignity

Every person who uses MindCare deserves to be treated with respect and without judgment. Mental health struggles are not weaknesses — they are part of being human. We design every interaction with this truth at its centre.

Scientific Rigour

We make no claims we cannot support with evidence. Our tools are grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical practice. We are transparent about what our AI can and cannot do, and we are honest when an issue requires professional care.

Equitable Access

Geography, income, and ability should not determine whether a person can access mental health support. MindCare is built to work across devices, connectivity levels, and abilities — and our pricing reflects this commitment.

When to seek immediate help

MindCare is not a crisis service

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or needs urgent mental health intervention, please contact a crisis line or emergency services right away. MindCare's AI companion is not monitored in real time and cannot dispatch emergency services.

Why we built this

MindCare was built in 2024 by a team who had experienced first-hand what it feels like to struggle with mental health while navigating university life — and to find the available support either inaccessible, inadequate, or frightening to approach.

We believed technology could do better. Not by replacing therapists — there is no substitute for a trained clinician — but by closing the gap between the moment someone first struggles and the moment they first seek help.

MindCare is our answer to that gap. A daily companion. A private journal. A breathing coach. A reminder that you are not alone — and that help, in all its forms, is within reach.

Join Us

Start your journey to better mental health

Free to start. No credit card. No waiting list. Just you, taking care of your mind.