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My therapist introduced me to Wysa and it helped me out of my shell – Andrei’s Story

45-year-old graphic designer and administrative worker, Andrei, from the USA shares how he found Wysa with the help of his therapist and how using Wysa in-between sessions has helped him in both his personal life and career. Here is his story. “I’ve been using Wysa every day for the last three weeks. I recently underwent … Continue reading “My therapist introduced me to Wysa and it helped me out of my shell – Andrei’s Story”

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Wysa is a useful part of my mental health toolkit for managing depression and addiction recovery – Seb C’s Story

56-year-old Seb C from the UK shares how he uses Wysa to help manage depression and addiction recovery. Here is his story. “From my early teenage years I was struggling with what I now know to be anxiety and depression, and which has been an on off but persistent problem in my life. I later … Continue reading “Wysa is a useful part of my mental health toolkit for managing depression and addiction recovery – Seb C’s Story”

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How to help your employees open up about mental health

We spend around two thirds of our waking lives at work. Yet those same workplaces can cause stress, worry, and anxiety. And despite them being places of familiarity, they are not always places of psychological safety, and when those mental health worries get too much, it can be hard to speak up and get support. … Continue reading “How to help your employees open up about mental health”

1 in 3 Australians suffer depression or anxiety

1 in 3 working age Australians suffer from depression or anxiety

New report reveals 46% of mental health sufferers have not accessed support due to the inability to self-diagnose need, perceived cost or embarrassment New research into Australians’ mental health published today by Wysa, a leading global provider of mental health support, reveals that one in three (31%) working age Australians are managing symptoms of moderate … Continue reading “1 in 3 working age Australians suffer from depression or anxiety”

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A third of under 18s have clinical anxiety/depression – expert view on how to handle back to school stresses

Research by Wysa reveals that more than 8 in 10 teenagers are experiencing mental health worries, with 1 in 3 needing professional support, according to standard screening. But most worryingly, young people aren’t getting the help that they need. More than half (55%) who scored 3 or more on GAD2 and PHQ2 screening questionnaires for … Continue reading “A third of under 18s have clinical anxiety/depression – expert view on how to handle back to school stresses”

Everything you need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Smriti Joshi, Lead Psychologist, Wysa Every year with the onset of fall and winter, many people find themselves experiencing symptoms similar to depression. They may feel sad, lonely, hopeless and fatigued. This isn’t just a case of winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a type of recurrent depression which occurs during the … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder”

The Cost of Chronic Pain, Depression and Anxiety in the Workplace

Hosted by: Chaitali Sinha | Head of Clinical Development & Research at Wysa We’re excited to announce our new clinical research webinar series, Evidencing the Evolution of Mental Health.  Our aim is to bring affordable, scalable mental health to all through digital therapeutics. Over the last year, we have completed clinical research studies with esteemed … Continue reading “The Cost of Chronic Pain, Depression and Anxiety in the Workplace”

How to deal with Postpartum anxiety and depression

How to deal with Postpartum anxiety and depression

Postpartum Depression and anxiety are very common and nothing to be scared of; not all birth is the same. Despite what social media, movies or influencers would have you believe, having a baby is exceptionally stressful! No matter how much you’ve looked forward to meeting your new bundle of joy, no matter how many you … Continue reading “How to deal with Postpartum anxiety and depression”

Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder like a Boss

Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder like a Boss

Winters are all about getting cozy, hot coffee and layers of warm clothing. The colors around are so peaceful and calming but for many there lies this gloom. We generally see a hike in seasonal depression at this time of the year. Surprisingly, seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans and it is … Continue reading “Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder like a Boss”

Depression in teens: The signs, causes, and how to help

Depression in teens: The signs, causes and how to help

The ‘troubled teen’ is a familiar phrase in modern society. The teenage years represent a bridge between childhood and adolescence; most young individuals struggle with depression at this crucial stage of their life. Depression in teens alters the thoughts and emotions of young adults causing many physical and psychological problems.  This period of change marks … Continue reading “Depression in teens: The signs, causes and how to help”