​ Fortis Healthcare and wayForward collaborate on a wellness programme to combat workplace stress

New Delhi, August 27, 2016: Fortis Healthcare and wayForward, a digital, mental and emotional health company based in USA, launched an app-based wellness programme in India, at a special event in Delhi today.

The programme uses techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to potentially help millions solve problems caused by stress, anxiety and other emotional or mental health issues in the comfort of their own homes, without the fear of stigma, through its unique “coach in your pocket” concept.

The event was also marked by experts who spoke about stress and its impact on individuals and organizations in the present times.
Dr. Samir Parikh, Director, Mental Health and Behavioural Science at Fortis Healthcare said, “Mental and emotional health issues are more common than we imagine and impact almost every family, placing a significant burden on individuals and society. Clinical experience and research data show that stress is ruining relationships and hurting our overall health and wellbeing.”

Launching the program, Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare said, “Many people today find themselves unable to manage daily stress in professional lives. They also find it hard to consult a mental health specialist as they feel embarrassed about it. Despite advancements on many fronts in India, there is a low level of awareness regarding stress and mental health. "


Dr. Navya Singh, Founder, wayForward and researcher at Columbia University, New York explained, “Our mission is simple – to ensure that everyone has access to mental and emotional health support at all times. To accomplish this goal, we have created a solution based on scientifically proven techniques, which is available to users through their smartphones. Our research with users of the wayForward app in the US has shown that more than 80% cases showed improvement in just 3 weeks. The study also highlighted that problems, such as overeating, sleep disturbances and lifestyle diseases, can be consequences of mental and emotional health issues.”

While concluding the event with a vote of thanks, Ritvik Singh, CEO, wayForward said, “Our USP is our unique proprietary app algorithm that overcomes the barrier of limited access to experts."