AI Virtual Therapy Platform
What is Mindsum?
Mindsum is a social enterprise that offers the right mental health therapies, tools, and resources for young people and their families.
What is Mindsum AI and is it free?
Mindsum provides an AI bot to help with mental health support, and the bot is free to use.
How does Mindsum AI help with mental health support?
Mindsum offers a free AI bot for mental health guidance and also matches individuals with qualified therapists for personalized therapy sessions (live video, phone, or in-person). The initial consultation with a therapist is free.
Is the initial consultation with a therapist free?
Yes, Mindsum offers a free initial consultation with a therapist.
How many therapists will I be matched with?
You will be matched with three therapists who are right for your needs.
How do I start therapy and get matched with a therapist?
- Sign up for free and share your preferences and needs.
- You will be matched with three therapists.
- Choose a therapist and book sessions.
- Start therapy and track your progress.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions are available via live video, phone calls, or in-person. Mindsum also provides a secure messaging system to communicate and book sessions.
What mental health conditions do Mindsum's therapists specialize in?
Mindsum's therapists specialize in a range of conditions, including PTSD, ADHD, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorders, Depression, OCD, and more.
How can I track my therapy progress?
Mindsum provides a progress-tracking system to monitor symptoms, set short-term objectives, and long-term goals. You can review your progress and decide whether to continue with your current therapist or explore other options.
Who can use Mindsum? Are there age requirements?
Mindsum is designed to help young people and families. The site asks, “Are you over 16 years old?” and offers support for you, as well as options for parents.
Do Mindsum's services support parents?
Yes. Mindsum can help you support your child’s mental health and also equip you to look after your own well-being.
How can I contact Mindsum?
You can reach Mindsum at info@mindsum.org. The site also directs users to the Help Centre for support.
Is Mindsum a nonprofit or what is its legal status?
Mindsum is described as a social enterprise (CIC). The site footer notes Mindsum CIC with a registration number.
How do I join as a therapist?
Therapists can join Mindsum by signing up through the platform; there is an option to join as a therapist and be considered for placement with clients.
Is Mindsum secure?
Mindsum uses a secure messaging system to communicate and book sessions with therapists.
What is the “Myths about children's mental health” section?
Mindsum features a “Myths about children's mental health” section to address common misconceptions, including statistics such as the share of children who do not receive timely support.
