Arna AI

Your Companion For Mental Wellness

AI-Powered Emotional Support, Available Anywhere, Anytime

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Our Journey

4d Devs Team at Hackathon

From Hackathon to Healthcare Revolution

Arna AI was born at the Healthcare Hackathon hosted by Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru. What started as a passionate 48-hour prototype by our student startup 4D Devs quickly evolved into a mission-driven venture.

With a functional MVP, 500+ beta users, and partnerships with Assist Health and SIT Tumakuru, Arna AI is no longer just a student project—it's a growing solution to India's mental health crisis.

Today, our team continues to refine and enhance Arna AI, expanding its capabilities while maintaining our core commitment to privacy, accessibility, and compassionate support.

Arna AI in action

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission: To create a perfect synergy between AI and human therapists—offering intelligent, consistent, and compassionate mental health support to everyone.

Our Vision: A world where emotional support is available to everyone—instantly, privately, and affordably.

Through Arna AI, we're creating a revolutionary AI-powered counseling solution that provides immediate, personalized emotional support through advanced voice and facial expression analysis.

Bridging India's Mental Health Gap

The Crisis in Numbers

1

Psychiatrist per 100,000 people in India (vs WHO recommendation of 3+)

14%

Of India's population suffers from mental health disorders

83%

Treatment gap for mental health in India

₹5,000

Average cost per therapy session, making it unaffordable for most

How Arna AI Helps

In India, the stark reality is a severe shortage of mental health professionals, with millions going without the support they desperately need. Rural areas are particularly underserved, with many having no access to licensed therapists at all.

Arna AI bridges this gap by providing accessible mental health support to anyone with a smartphone. Our AI-powered solution can serve countless users simultaneously, helping to address the massive imbalance between those needing help and available resources.

While not replacing professional therapy, Arna AI serves as a critical first line of support and a companion through the mental health journey. By reducing stigma and providing immediate assistance, we're helping to improve mental healthcare accessibility across India – from bustling urban centers to remote villages.

How Arna AI Helps You

Our AI-powered solution offers multiple ways to support your mental wellbeing journey.

Multimodal Emotion Detection

Understands emotions through text, voice, and facial expressions for deeper emotional connection.

AI-Driven CBT Sessions

6 sessions of structured CBT therapy - 3 for cognitive therapy and 3 for behavioral therapy.

Therapy + AI Hybrid Model

AI handles mild cases, while human therapists assist with severe mental health needs.

Privacy & Security First

Confidential and secure space for users, reducing stigma through anonymous support.

Personalized Guidance

AI adapts to user behavior and emotional patterns, providing tailored support.

Accessible & Affordable

No wait times, no stigma, no high costs - making mental health support available to everyone.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to improving mental wellbeing through innovation and compassion.

Dhanush B

Dhanush B

Founder & CEO

Bangalore, India

Dhanush N Prabhu

Dhanush N Prabhu

Co-Founder

Bangalore, India

Dhanush U

Dhanush U

CTO & Founding Engineer

Bangalore, India

Dhanush K Gowda

Dhanush K Gowda

Founding Engineer

Bangalore, India

Our Journey

Follow our path from a dedicated team with a vision to a growing platform transforming mental health support in India.

The Beginning

Formed our dedicated team for the Siddaganga Institute of Technology Healthcare Hackathon, bringing together diverse skills in AI, UX design, and mental health understanding.

Hackathon Success

Created the first Arna AI prototype within 48 hours and received top recognition for our innovative approach to making mental health support accessible to everyone.

Team Expansion

Grew our core team and brought on board advisors with expertise in psychology, psychiatry and cutting-edge AI technology to strengthen our foundation.

Beta Testing Launch

Enrolled our first 500+ beta users who reported significant improvement in their mental wellbeing, providing valuable feedback for refinement.

Future Vision

Planning our official launch across India with a focus on regions with limited access to mental health resources, followed by global expansion to touch millions of lives.

Join us on our mission to democratize mental health support

What Makes Us Different

Arna AI offers unique capabilities beyond traditional AI assistants and chatbots.

Breakthrough Technology

  • Multimodal emotion detection across voice, facial expressions, and text patterns
  • Revolutionary AI + Human hybrid therapy model with seamless handoffs
  • Expert-designed 6-session CBT program validated by clinical psychologists

Real-World Results

  • 90% of 500+ beta users reported significant anxiety reduction within 3 weeks
  • Trusted by leading healthcare providers with integration into clinical workflows
  • Rapidly expanding corporate wellness platform serving Fortune 500 companies

Join Us in Transforming Mental Health

Seeking Visionary Partners

We are looking for strategic investors, partners, and advisors who believe in making mental wellness accessible to millions.

Let's Build the Future Together

Contact Us – support@arna.life