Yung Sidekick, a mental health startup in the United States, has raised $825,000 in funding to enhance its AI-driven platform for mental health professionals.
The funding round was led by Altair Capital and Ultra.VC, with contributions from venture capitalists and angel investors.
This financial support will enable Yung Sidekick to develop new features that streamline supervision, assessment, and client interactions in the mental health sector.
The American Psychological Association has highlighted the need for mental health services, as there is a shortage of providers and many psychologists are experiencing burnout due to increased workloads and administrative demands.
Yung Sidekick aims to alleviate this burden by automating documentation processes, reducing the risk of burnout and allowing professionals to focus more on patient care.
Yung Sidekick is planning to launch an AI assistant for therapists to consult for client-related inquiries and to monitor diagnostic markers for conditions like depression and anxiety.
The platform prioritizes privacy and compliance, adhering to HIPAA regulations and anonymizing all reports and notes.
Yung Sidekick was founded in 2022 and has already processed over 30,000 therapy sessions, serving more than 100 clients.
The company's long-term vision includes evolving the platform into a provider-patient interface with AI-driven client chat capabilities.
Yung Sidekick's innovative approach aims to address administrative challenges and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mental health care delivery.