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SUKOON
As awareness and acceptance of mental health issues continue to rise, the demand for accessible and effective mental health services is expected to increase significantly.
Through Project Sukoon, we are adopting a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach and leveraging AI to democratize access to mental health solutions, making them available at scale
Mental health crisis in India
<1%
Healthcare budget goes to mental health
$1T
Projected loss from mental health issues
1
Mental health professional per 1,00,000 people
20%
Indians will face mental health issues this year
1/7
Indians face mental health disorders annually
15cr
Indians need mental healthcare, <3cr receive it
Mental health in India is a complex issue interwoven with social and economic realities. Factors like poverty, lack of education and societal pressures all contribute to the unseen struggle millions of us face.
Innovative solutions tailored for every community
At Project Sukoon, we take solutions that have worked in one environment and adapt them for broader use. Leveraging AI, our approach lets us tailor these solutions to fit the unique needs of different communities.
Identify & connect individuals with the right support systems for diverse mental health challenges
01
Map needs to solutions
Leverage technology as the initial touchpoint to provide care and support, ensuring broader reach and accessibility
02
Technology first
Empower individuals to develop
solutions within Project Sukoon’s framework
03
Co-create
Partner with local NGOs and large enterprises to create impactful, sustainable solutions by leveraging their expertise
04
Collaborate
Our approach
Enhance accessibility
Ensure mental health services reach all of Bharat by designing scalable solutions that cater to its diversity
Empower communities
Cultivate a network of local mental health champions through training and support
Inform policy & research
Provide data-driven insights to stakeholders to influence mental health policy & research
Create strategic alignment
Foster collaboration among diverse organisations & stakeholders to drive mental health initiatives across India
Our goals
SUKOON
As awareness and acceptance of mental health issues continue to rise, the demand for accessible and effective mental health services is expected to increase significantly.
Through Project Sukoon, we are adopting a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach and leveraging AI to democratize access to mental health solutions, making them available at scale
Read our doc
Mental health crisis in India
Mental health in India is a complex issue interwoven with social and economic realities. Factors like poverty, lack of education and societal pressures all contribute to the unseen struggle millions of us face.
<1%
Healthcare budget goes to mental health
20%
Indians will face mental health issues this year
$1T
Projected loss from mental health issues
1/7
Indians face mental health disorders annually
1
Mental health professional per 1,00,000 people
15cr
Indians need mental healthcare, <3cr receive it
Innovative solutions tailored for every community
At Project Sukoon, we take solutions that have worked in one environment and adapt them for broader use. Leveraging AI, our approach lets us tailor these solutions to fit the unique needs of different communities.
At Project Sukoon, we take solutions that have worked in one environment and adapt them for broader use. Leveraging AI, our approach lets us tailor these solutions to fit the unique needs of different communities.
At Project Sukoon, we take solutions that have worked in one environment and adapt them for broader use. Leveraging AI, our approach lets us tailor these solutions to fit the unique needs of different communities.
Our approach
01
03
02
04
Technology first
Collaborate
Leverage technology as the initial touchpoint to provide care and support, ensuring broader reach and accessibility
Partner with local NGOs and large enterprisese to create impactful, sustainable solutions by leveraging their expertise
Empower individuals to develop solutions within Project Sukoon’s framework
Identify & connect individuals with the right support systems for diverse mental health challenges
Co-create
Map needs to solutions
Our goals
Enhance accessibility
Ensure mental health services reach all of Bharat by designing scalable solutions that cater to its diversity
Empower communities
Cultivate a network of local mental health champions through training and support
Inform policy & research
Provide data-driven insights to stakeholders to influence mental health policy & research
Create strategic alignment
Foster collaboration among diverse organisations & stakeholders to drive mental health initiatives across India
Our partners
NIMHANS
Live Love Laugh Foundation
The Banyan
WYSA
Sangath Foundation
IIT Kanpur
Soul Up
Mindroot Foundation
The Connect Hut
Read our doc
Join the Community
People+ai is a non-profit, housed within the EkStep Foundation. Our work is designed around the belief that technology, especially ai, will cause paradigm shifts that can help India & its people reach their potential.
Our partners
NIMHANS
Live Love Laugh Foundation
The Banyan
Mindroot Foundation
WYSA
Sangath Foundation
IIT Kanpur
The Connect Hut
Join the Community
People+ai is a non-profit, housed within the EkStep Foundation. Our work is designed around the belief that technology, especially ai, will cause paradigm shifts that can help India & its people reach their potential.
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Yashwardhan Sable
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Dr. Rounaq Pradhan
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Dr. Anirudh Anilkumar
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Tanisha Banik
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Varun Saroha
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Parth Gupta
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Manan Jindal
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Joel Bansal
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Gnanapoongkothai Annamalai
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Minshul Agrawal
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Abhishek L
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Trijal Srivastava
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Ameer Zaman
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Neelanjan Manna
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Luv Singh
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Ashutosh Dash
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Surya Vardhan
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Yashwardhan Sable
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Tanisha Banik
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Varun Saroha
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Parth Gupta
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Manan Jindal
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Joel Bansal
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Minshul Agrawal
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Abhishek L
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Ashutosh Dash
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Surya Vardhan
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Yashwardhan Sable
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Dr. Rounaq Pradhan
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Dr. Anirudh Anilkumar
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Tanisha Banik
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Varun Saroha
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Parth Gupta
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Manan Jindal
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Joel Bansal
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Gnanapoongkothai Annamalai
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Minshul Agrawal
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Abhishek L
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Trijal Srivastava
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Ameer Zaman
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Neelanjan Manna
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Sharah P S
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