Here are five founders on the Gen.T List 2022 who are destigmatising mental health and improving access to relevant services and resources
At least 65 percent of people in Asia believe that mental health will be a critical issue in 2023. The survey of 10,000 respondents conducted by FWD Group Holdings found that even though there is greater awareness about mental health in the region, only one-third of respondents are open to seeking external treatment for their condition.
The underlying fact is that there are still cultural and social stigmas associated with the matter in this part of the world. The cost of treatment is also another significant impediment for people seeking to improve their well-being.
But these reasons have not stopped five 2022 Gen.T honourees from searching for a solution and finding ways to support those in need of mental health care. Read on to learn more about them and how they're helping others understand and manage their own well-being.
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Jian Lili
Who Founder and CEO, MyTherapist
Where China
When Jian Lili started MyTherapist in 2014, it was one of China’s first mobile platforms for psychotherapy. It allows users to learn about mental health through podcasts, online classes and reports, plus access to trained psychotherapists. The former psychology professor, who often shares educational resources with her million followers on Weibo, is also a member of the Chinese Mental Health Association’s Professional Committee of Psychological Counselors.
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