Meet our Founder
“Finding the answer to a globally pervasive and ever growing problem requires a radically different approach. Existing systems are deeply embedded, particularly in healthcare, and it is easier to be a part of their ‘innovation tourism’ than a column in their procurement. This is not enough. The cost of poor mental health is debilitating for families, employers and national economies. During this time of global recession following the pandemic, loss of life and loss of income means this cost is growing; contributing to a negative spiral that must be stopped. We will share our evidence and insights with World Economic Forum leaders who share our mission, and have the power to deliver solutions that change things for the better, on a massive scale.”
- Jo Aggarwal | Founder
Wysa at WEF 2023
Here are the main events Wysa will participate in. Join us or download the materials here.
Top 10 Innovator Insights
Jo will present the latest data on the global mental health challenge, and how Wysa is solving it by removing access barriers at scale.
Wysa was selected as one of the world's 10 Top Innovators to present how its work is having an impact on the global mental health challenge at the Innovation for SDG session in Annual Meeting.
Wysa will make the global case for AI as a preventative and first step of care in mental health. We will present the global need level, how Wysa removes the barriers to access and is clinically evidenced to deliver impact at scale. Wysa will publish new data at WEF.
Mental Health at Work Panel
Jo Aggarwal is to host the Mental Health at Work panel discussion with interactive problem solving session at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The event will discuss strategies to mainstream evidence based solutions in employee mental health with key industry leaders participating including Amnesty International, Spring Health, TAMER Healthcare and Hackensack.
We will share data from Wysa’s recent 'All Worked Up' whitepaper which explains the depth of need in employee mental health versus the general population, and the barriers that remain in place despite so much investment from employers.
Unicef Panel Debate
Wysa joins leaders Gary Shaughnessy, Zurich Foundation, Carla Haddad Mardini, UNICEF Director, Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry.
This panel of mental health leaders will discuss initiatives that are working to reduce stigma, programmes that are supporting mental health outcomes and best practices for leveraging new technologies.
Globally, more than 1 in 7 adolescents is estimated to live with a diagnosed mental health disorder. There is clear urgency for communities to prioritise mental health and for businesses to help scale up investments in mental health prevention and promotion.
