Mental health is a growing concern in an increasingly productive India, but the associated social stigma and a shortage of treatment options mean that just one in ten individuals actually gets any support. Can YourDost close the country’s therapy gap through technology?

Mental illness may not discriminate from a physiological perspective, but in America, where you live can have a big effect. A US study shows suicide rates in rural areas to be much higher than those in urban ones, highlighting people’s growing need for better mental health provision.

For India’s female students, a commute can be deadly. As the country struggles to clamp down on harassment and violence on public transport, women are opting for places at universities with poorer rankings in order to keep their exposure on buses and the metro to a minimum.

The global cost of mental healthcare is set to exceed $6 trillion by 2030, and as dementia, depression and anxiety afflict a greater number of people, it’s unlikely that existing treatment options will be able to meet demand. Can tech, drugs or video games provide a viable alternative?