Launch an app-based wellness programme to manage stress and related ailments
Fortis Healthcare and US-based wayForward, a digital, mental and emotional health company, launched an app-based wellness programme in New Delhi. The programme uses techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to potentially help millions solve problems caused by stress, anxiety and other emotional or mental health issues in the comfort of their own homes, without the fear of stigma, through its unique ‘coach in your pocket’ concept. The event was also marked by experts who spoke about stress and its impact on individuals and organisations in the present times.
Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Mental Health and Behavioural Science, Fortis Healthcare said, “I believe this programme would make a positive impact on the well being of individuals, hence benefiting organisations and societies at large.”
Launching the programme, Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare said, “This is a welcome initiative to bring various stakeholders together. This digital health programme is a very innovative and much-needed solution for our increasingly stressed society.”
Dr Navya Singh, Founder, wayForward and researcher at Columbia University, New York explained, “Our mission is simple – to ensure that everyone has access to mental and emotional health support at all times. To accomplish this goal, we have created a solution based on scientifically proven techniques, which is available to users through their smartphones. Our research with users of the wayForward app in the US has shown that more than 80 per cent cases showed improvement in just three weeks. The study also highlighted that problems, such as overeating, sleep disturbances and lifestyle diseases, can be consequences of mental and emotional health issues.”
Ritvik Singh, CEO, wayForward said, “Our USP is our unique proprietary app algorithm that overcomes the barrier of limited access to experts. The programme provides wellness support en-mass and allows experts to help many more people than is possible with one-on-one support. This becomes especially crucial in a country like India where there is a severe shortage of mental health professionals.”
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