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Andar ki baat,
ab Saathi ke saath.

MentalSaathi is a student-led digital mental wellness platform built to make emotional support accessible, stigma-free, and instant — for every student and young adult in India.

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Our Mission

Bridging the gap between silence and professional help.

Most students face stress, anxiety, and loneliness long before they ever reach a therapist — if they ever do. MentalSaathi exists in that gap. We act as a first emotional support system, providing instant, low-barrier access to peer connection, self-reflection tools, and guided wellness content.

We don't diagnose. We don't prescribe. We listen, support, and guide — until you're ready for the next step.

Where we fit

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What We Offer

Six pillars of support

Anonymous Peer Chat

Real-time peer-to-peer support with no identity disclosure required. AI-assisted moderation keeps the space safe.

Private Journaling

Log emotions, track mood patterns, and reflect — all stored privately on your device. No cloud, no exposure.

MindCheck Self-Assessment

Lightweight, non-clinical mental health check-ins with insights and personalised next steps.

Guided Video Therapy

Structured video sessions for anxiety relief, overthinking, sleep, and burnout — designed for self-regulation.

Peer Listener Calls

"Talk to Someone Now" — connect with a trained student listener via instant or scheduled calls, anonymously.

Moderated Community

Shared stories, safe discussion spaces, and a judgment-free feed moderated to prevent toxicity.

Our Values

What we stand for

Privacy First
All data stays on your device
Peer-Led Support
Students helping students
Stigma-Free Space
No judgment, ever
Student-Built
Made by those who get it
Safe & Moderated
AI-assisted moderation
Early Intervention
Before crisis, not after
Voices

Stories from the community

"I finally felt heard without having to explain myself. MentalSaathi gave me words for what I was feeling."

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Priya, 2nd Year Engineering

"The anonymous chat was a lifeline during exam season. No judgment — just someone listening."

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Arjun, MBA Student

"Writing in the journal every night helped me see patterns I never noticed before."

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Meera, 12th Grade
The Visionary

Meet the Founder

Rhydham Mittal - Founder of MentalSaathi

Rhydham Mittal

Founder & Lead Developer

Punjab, IN

"Build what people actually need, not what looks impressive."

MentalSaathi started from observing how students around me struggled silently with stress, anxiety, and lack of safe spaces to express themselves. Existing solutions felt either too clinical or inaccessible. I wanted to build something relatable, student-first, and genuinely supportive.

My mission is to make mental wellness support accessible, stigma-free, and integrated into everyday student life through technology. I believe that mental health support should be relatable and available to everyone — not just those who can afford it.

Student-Led Startup
Full-Stack Architecture
Real-time Systems

Important Disclaimer

MentalSaathi is a peer-support platform and does not provide medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or psychiatric treatment. It is not regulated under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. For clinical needs, consult a licensed professional. In emergencies, call 112 or iCall at 9152987821.

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About MentalSaathi

MentalSaathi is a free, anonymous mental health platform built for college and university students across India. It was founded in 2025 by Rhydham Mittal, an Indian college student who experienced firsthand how difficult it is for students to access affordable, stigma-free mental health support. The platform was built on the belief that every student deserves a safe space to process their feelings before things reach crisis point — without having to pay, disclose their identity, or navigate complex mental health systems.

Founder

Rhydham Mittal founded MentalSaathi in 2025 as a student. His personal experience with the mental health challenges of Indian college life — exam pressure, family expectations, loneliness, and the stigma around seeking help — motivated him to build a platform specifically designed for the Indian student context. MentalSaathi supports Hindi, English, and Hinglish to reflect how Indian students actually communicate. Rhydham continues to lead the platform as a student founder, keeping all core features free as part of the founding mission.

Mission

MentalSaathi's mission is to make mental health support accessible to every college student in India — regardless of income, location, or stigma. The platform prioritises anonymity as a core design principle because research shows students are more likely to seek help when they do not have to worry about being identified by classmates, family, or institutions. MentalSaathi is not a replacement for professional mental health care. It is a first step — a bridge between a student who is struggling and the professional help they may eventually need.

Safety and Trust

MentalSaathi takes user safety seriously. TalkSaathi, the AI companion, is programmed to refer users to professional crisis helplines — including iCall TISS (9152987821) and the national emergency number 112 — whenever a conversation indicates a mental health crisis or safety risk. The platform does not store personally identifiable conversation data, does not sell user data, and does not share information with third parties or institutions. All data is encrypted. A full privacy policy is available at mentalsaathi.in/privacy-policy and terms of service at mentalsaathi.in/terms.

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