• BOOK A SEMINAR
• STUDENT DAY OUT
• GET A SPEAKER
• TEACHER WORKSHOPS
• PARENT PROGRAMS
• COUNSELING ON-DEMAND
• ANONYMOUS HELPLINE
• SCHOOL HEALTH AUDIT
• WELLBEING CHALLENGES
• BOOK A SEMINAR
• STUDENT DAY OUT
• GET A SPEAKER
• TEACHER WORKSHOPS
• PARENT PROGRAMS
• COUNSELING ON-DEMAND
• ANONYMOUS HELPLINE
• SCHOOL HEALTH AUDIT
• WELLBEING CHALLENGES
Everyone faces moments of uncertainty or stress. Whether you seek guidance, a listening ear, or a safe space to express yourself, you are not alone. Let's take the first step together.
Next: MeetConnect with our network of licensed therapists and psychiatrists. We provide a safe, confidential space for your mental well-being.
In India, millions grow up carrying invisible burdens. We started this to ensure no student feels alone.
MISSION
To make mental health care accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free for every student.
VISION
A future where communities value mental well-being as much as success.
True wellness is the active pursuit of balance, resilience, and joy. It is the active foundation for a fulfilling life.
Next: TeamMeet the team working to ensure mental health becomes as central to education as learning itself.
• Sivaji Reddy - CSO
• Tejaswini Gadde - CEO
• Phani Gadde - COO
• Haif - CFO
YOU MATTER!
BREAKING THE STIGMA, UNLOCKING STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE, TOGETHER.
Interactive sessions on mental health.
Fun, engaging wellness activities.
Inspiring talks from experts.
Skill-building for educators.
Guiding families through growth.
Private 1-on-1 support sessions.
24/7 confidential assistance.
Comprehensive wellness check.
Daily goals & tracking.
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We are here to listen.
We understand that everyone faces moments of uncertainty, stress, or emotional challenges in life. Whether you're seeking guidance, a listening ear, or simply a safe space to express yourself, know that you're not alone. Our goal is to provide compassionate support tailored to your needs, helping you navigate through difficult times with empathy and care. Let's take the first step together towards better mental wellbeing.
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We're here for you with open hearts and listening ears, ready to support you through any challenge.
Take a deep breath and remember, help is just a call away.
You are stronger than you know.
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Taking the step to seek help is an act of profound courage. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, or complex psychiatric conditions, you do not have to face it alone.
Connect with our network of licensed therapists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists. We provide a safe, confidential space to explore evidence-based treatments and build a structured path toward your mental well-being.
True wellness extends beyond the absence of distress; it is the active pursuit of balance, resilience, and joy. Explore our curated mindfulness tools, daily rituals, and community-driven activities designed to ground you in the present and build a foundation for lifelong emotional health.
In India, millions of children and young people grow up carrying invisible burdens. Academic competition, societal expectations, and the silence around mental health leave many students struggling in isolation. Suicide rates among youth are alarmingly high, and while schools and families often focus on achievements, emotional well-being is too often overlooked. Stigma further prevents open conversations and timely support.
We started this initiative to change that story. Our belief is simple but powerful: every child deserves the chance to grow not just academically, but emotionally, in an environment where they feel safe, understood, and supported. By bringing professional mental health care directly into schools, supported by both in-person and digital platforms, we are making help accessible, breaking stigma, and creating a culture of compassion.
This is more than a program — it is a movement to ensure that no student in India feels alone in their struggles, and that mental health becomes as central to education as learning itself.
To make mental health care accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free for every student by embedding professional support within schools, empowering teachers and parents, and nurturing resilience among India’s youth.
A future where everyone in India can thrive — academically, emotionally, and socially — in communities that value mental well-being as much as success, and where mental health care is accessible to all.
Chief Strategic Officer
With a background spanning engineering, law, and business, Sivaji brings a multidimensional perspective to his role. Over the past decade, he has held leadership positions that shaped his expertise in building partnerships and driving long-term strategy to ensure mental health is recognized as a foundation for education.
Chief Executive Officer
Passionate about building businesses with both heart and strategy, Tejaswini combines financial expertise with a deep commitment to mental well-being. Her journey has always been guided by empathy, integrating professional acumen and compassion to help create a scalable, impactful platform.
Chief Operations Officer
Phani Gadde is an entrepreneur passionate about building ventures that create meaningful impact in people's lives. With a background in technology management from New York University, his mission is to make mental well-being more accessible, stigma-free, and supportive.
Chief Financial Officer
With extensive experience in financial management, Haif ensures Appta's fiscal strategy aligns with our mission to promote mental well-being. He brings expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning, ensuring sustainable growth for Appta's initiatives.