If the $6.3 trillion global wellness industry is any indication, more and more people are finding themselves inspired to take a serious look at their own mental health and wellness. Local health authorities are certainly encouraging Austinites to do so — citing a mental health crisis in Travis County in need of new solutions.
Fortunately, the tech community has listened. In recent years, startups dedicated to the health of Austinites and people around the world have sprung up across the city. These are some of the top Austin mental health companies and startups to watch.
Top Mental Health Companies in Austin
- Legion Health
- Paradromics
- Iris Telehealth
- Ellie Mental Health
- OxfordVR
Top Mental Health Companies in Austin
Legion Health uses its platform to connect patients with psychiatric care providers. The company was founded in Austin by a group of doctors and aims to provide affordable, transparent and personalized care. Legion Health works with various insurance groups and offers treatment for ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression and more.
Paradromics works to help those with limited mobility interface with computers and prosthetics, opening new doors to real-world interaction and helping to remedy the fact that those with physical disabilities are more likely to develop mood disorders such as depression. The research happening at Paradromics is connecting individuals to machines and vice versa through direct neural interfacing.
Iris Telehealth has a team of licensed clinicians in most states where telemedicine is available. The company facilitates psychiatric care and strives to build custom programs for its patients via telehealth services. Iris Telehealth also developed an AI-enabled insights program that helps behavioral health organizations optimize their financial and clinical operations.
Headquartered in Austin, OxfordVR grew out of the work of a team at Oxford University. The company uses evidence-backed immersive solutions to provide behavioral health support. The approach gives individuals access to a safe, immersive VR environment where they can play out real-world situations they find difficult.
Ellie Mental Health is an Austin startup that's looking to lower the barriers for individuals seeking mental health treatment. The company treats various conditions and works to connect patients with therapists who best suit their needs. Ellie Mental Health provides telehealth services and has multiple locations for individuals wanting in-person care.
