Sahana: Next-Gen Mental Health App for Kids
Join us to launch a tool that transforms child mental health and wellbeing.
Project Description
Sahana Inc. aims to foster lifelong mental well-being for children aged 6-10, partnering with parents, educators, and mental health professionals to cultivate a healthier, happier childhood that grows with them.
Today’s Reality
In our fast-paced, digital age, children face unique mental health challenges. The critical ages of 6-10 are foundational for developing emotional resilience, yet many children adopt maladaptive coping mechanisms due to stress and environmental pressures. Simultaneously, parental stress is at an all-time high, complicating efforts to nurture healthy emotional growth.
Without intervention, these early patterns of coping can solidify, leading to more serious mental health issues in adolescence and adulthood. It is essential to address these challenges early on and provide children and their caregivers (parents or other significant adults) with the tools, resources, and support they need to develop healthy coping mechanisms, emotional intelligence, and compassion for themselves and others.
Future with Sahana
Ages 6 to 10 represent a pivotal time in a child's emotional and psychological development. It's a period when children begin to form their understanding of self, relationships, and how to navigate challenges.
Intervening at this stage offers an unparalleled opportunity to positively influence their trajectory of mental well-being, setting the groundwork for healthier coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Sahana provides timely intervention during this pivotal development stage, offering tools and resources that nurture emotional intelligence and resilience. By equipping children with emotional regulation skills and providing support systems for caregivers, we're setting the stage for a future where mental well-being is prioritized from the start.
Help Us Get to the Future We Envision
We are seeking $85,000 to bring Sahana to life:
User Research Trials: $25,000
This isn't just about building an app; it's about ensuring it works. Your contributions fund rigorous testing with 25 caregiver-child duos, guided by top psychologists, to refine and validate our content.
Development: $25,000
Building Sahana with the latest technology and securing expert developers means creating a reliable and engaging platform that children love and caregivers trust.
Marketing: $10,000
Awareness is key. We're ready to shout about Sahana from the rooftops, but targeted marketing ensures the right people hear us.
Operations & Legal: $15,000
Keeping our operations smooth and compliant is not just necessary; it's essential for our long-term mission.
Contingencies and Miscellaneous: $10,000
We plan for the unexpected, ensuring that Sahana's journey to launch is as smooth as possible.
By supporting Sahana, you are not just funding an app; you are fostering a movement towards a healthier future where each child masters the skills to thrive emotionally from a young age. Your contribution will bring Sahana to life, helping children everywhere to thrive in the face of life’s challenges.
Founders Bringing Sahana to Life
Harshini Busireddy, Founder & CEO: Driven by my own battles with PTSD, I've dedicated my tech expertise to creating a tool that ensures no child faces mental struggles alone.
Paul Deger, Co-Founder & Chief Mental Health Officer: With decades of experience in healthcare and mental health counseling, Paul is committed to building resilience and promoting holistic health at every level of society.
Join Us on this Journey
Every contribution brings us closer to a world where children grow up equipped to handle life's ups and downs with strength and grace.
The ripple effects of your contribution extend far beyond the individual. Empowering one child impacts their family, friends, and community, promoting a healthier, more resilient society. Your support helps us expand this impact, developing age-aligned content that grows with children and ensures they have the support they need at every stage of life.
Your support not only brings Sahana to life but also contributes to a movement creating lasting change in children's mental health. Every share, donation, and conversation expands our reach and impact, helping us nurture the next generation’s resilience. Help us make mental well-being a priority for every child, one step at a time.
Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sahana provide therapy?
No, Sahana provides digital self-care.
Does Sahana need the caregiver's consent for the child to engage?
Yes, and we encourage caregivers to be involved in their child's application usage.
Can more than one child use one account?
No, Each account is personal to a child and demonstrates their progress over time. However, One caregiver can hold multiple accounts for each child.
What is included in a subscription?
Each child has an account that requires a subscription. A subscription contains two libraries of content, one for the child and one for the caregiver. Each library is personalized to the needs identified in the child's quiz summary.
Can I give a perk-earned subscription as a gift?
Yes, as long as you have identified the account holder who is the child's caregiver.
What are the roles on each account?
There are three roles per account - a Buyer, an Account Holder, and a Child.
Buyer can gift an account with a subscription to the account holder but would still be responsible for continued payment.
Account Holder is the child's caregiver who will have access to the caregiver content.
Buyer and Account Holder can be the same individual.
Offer: Your name on our website, exclusive beta access, five premium accounts free for six months, and a virtual meet-and-greet with the founders. Plus, the option to donate or pay-it-forward any of your premium accounts to someone in need.
As a Champion of Sahana, you get not only the highest level of access and personal engagement with our team but also the opportunity to share the gift of mental well-being. You'll receive five premium accounts for six months, which you can choose to use with your family and friends or pay forward to individuals or organizations who can benefit from Sahana but may not have the resources to access it.
Join us as a Seed Supporter! Your name will be featured on our website, proudly recognizing you as an integral part of the Sahana community from the very start.
As a Growth Partner, not only will your name be featured on our website, but you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on our premium subscription for three months, helping you to nurture and manage mental well-being more effectively.
Your generous donation directly supports the development of Sahana: Next-Gen Mental Health App for Kids. You're not just donating; you're becoming an integral part of a community dedicated to improving mental health resources for children. Every contribution, no matter the size, has a tremendous impact. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping to bring Sahana to life.
Offer: Your name on our website, plus three premium accounts free for three-months ech.
The Family Pack is perfect for sharing! You’ll receive three premium accounts free for three months each, which is ideal for families or friends wanting to explore Sahana’s benefits together.
Offer: Your name on our website + beta access + three premium accounts free for four months.
Welcome to the Innovator’s Circle! Enjoy early access to beta features as we launch, plus three premium accounts for four months. Your insights will help shape Sahana’s future, making it a tool truly built by its community.
Rewards
Offer: Your name on our website, exclusive beta access, five premium accounts free for six months, and a virtual meet-and-greet with the founders. Plus, the option to donate or pay-it-forward any of your premium accounts to someone in need.
As a Champion of Sahana, you get not only the highest level of access and personal engagement with our team but also the opportunity to share the gift of mental well-being. You'll receive five premium accounts for six months, which you can choose to use with your family and friends or pay forward to individuals or organizations who can benefit from Sahana but may not have the resources to access it.
Join us as a Seed Supporter! Your name will be featured on our website, proudly recognizing you as an integral part of the Sahana community from the very start.
As a Growth Partner, not only will your name be featured on our website, but you’ll also enjoy a 50% discount on our premium subscription for three months, helping you to nurture and manage mental well-being more effectively.
Your generous donation directly supports the development of Sahana: Next-Gen Mental Health App for Kids. You're not just donating; you're becoming an integral part of a community dedicated to improving mental health resources for children. Every contribution, no matter the size, has a tremendous impact. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping to bring Sahana to life.
Offer: Your name on our website, plus three premium accounts free for three-months ech.
The Family Pack is perfect for sharing! You’ll receive three premium accounts free for three months each, which is ideal for families or friends wanting to explore Sahana’s benefits together.
Offer: Your name on our website + beta access + three premium accounts free for four months.
Welcome to the Innovator’s Circle! Enjoy early access to beta features as we launch, plus three premium accounts for four months. Your insights will help shape Sahana’s future, making it a tool truly built by its community.