Global AI-driven Mental Health Platform Expands to US Market

Global AI-driven Mental Health Platform Expands to US Market

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A leading AI-driven mental health and well-being app, Yana, has launched in the US markets as part of its expansion strategy to increase its user base beyond the 15 million gained in over 35 countries.

Founded in 2016 by Andrea Campos, the platform has become a vital support system for millions of users globally, facilitating over 2 billion conversations.

Initially, Yana operated in Argentina, Colombia, Spain, and Mexico, among other countries, offering services to diverse groups of people in Spanish. However, the company will now offer services in English for the US market, extending its reach to a wider user base at a critical time when mental health issues are on the rise.

The platform will help millions tackle various mental health conditions, including depression, which is a leading cause of disability globally, according to a World Health Organization report.

Yana— An AI-powered Mental Health Platform

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Yana is an AI-driven application designed to listen to users’ voice prompts and reply in real-time. Designed by someone who suffered depression first-hand, the app offers the necessary comfort and support one requires when experiencing mental challenges.

This has evolved Yana from a simple personal project to a leading global platform supporting millions of people seeking support for depression.

The app leverages Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as third-generation techniques to offer users personalized advice and coping strategies in their situations. It can also recognize when a user is in crisis and redirect them to the nearest hotline based on their current location.

Yana’s expansion into the US market will help extend critical digital mental health support to millions in America, where 23% of adults (about 60 million) experience mental illnesses, according to a 2024 report on the State of Mental Health in America.

According to the report, the cost remains the leading barrier to access to mental healthcare services, with 25% of adults suffering from frequent mental illnesses unable to seek medical intervention due to high cost.