London-based startup Unmind just raised a $10 million Series A from Project A and Felix Capital."We live in a world where there is a totally unacceptable level of stigma around mental health," Dr Nick Taylor, CEO and cofounder of Unmind told Business Insider in an interview. "The negative impact on companies of poor mental health on companies is massive and we want to help change that.
Mental health costs are estimated at $650 million in Europe according to the OECD while in England alone, the Department of Health estimates that the cost of mental illness to employers is £105 billion . And that's not including the human cost of mental illness. Available anytime, anywhere, employees can measure and then manage their mental health by accessing tools and training related to sleep, nutrition, and work related street based on their individual needs. Current Unmind clients include companies like British Airways, Asos, law firm Slaughter and May, Just Eat and John Lewis.