MyAfya Africa is an online tele-therapy platform that connects individuals with licensed mental health professionals through a secure digital interface, facilitating access to services such as individual counseling and family therapy. The platform addresses the lack of accessible mental health care in Kenya by providing convenient virtual therapy sessions, promoting improved health outcomes for users.
Funding
$10K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to mental healthcare in Kenya is limited due to geographical barriers, stigma, and a shortage of mental health professionals. This scarcity of resources hinders individuals from receiving timely and appropriate mental health support.
Solution
MyAfya Africa is a tele-therapy platform that connects individuals in Kenya with licensed mental health professionals through a secure online interface. The platform offers convenient access to services such as individual counseling, marital and family therapy, psychiatry, and teen counseling, all delivered virtually. By providing a digital solution, MyAfya Africa aims to overcome barriers to access, reduce stigma associated with mental health, and improve mental health outcomes for individuals and organizations. The platform facilitates the entire therapy process, from initial account creation and therapist matching to scheduling and conducting online sessions.
Target Audience
MyAfya Africa's primary target audience includes individuals in Kenya seeking mental health support, as well as organizations looking to provide corporate wellness programs for their employees.
Features
- Secure online platform for virtual therapy sessions.
- Matching algorithm to connect users with therapists based on their needs.
- Scheduling system for booking appointments with therapists.
- Support for individual counseling, marital & family therapy, psychiatry, and teen counseling.
- Corporate wellness programs.