Clinical Assessment of YourDOST
Founded in 2015 by Richa Singh and Puneet Manuja after a tragic suicide on the IIT Guwahati campus, YourDOST is one of India's foundational teletherapy pioneers. By partnering directly with premier academic institutions (IITs, IIMs, NITs) and top corporations, YourDOST provides free, anonymous access to professional counselors for millions of students and employees.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: Massive institutional reach, zero-cost access for partnered university students, strong anonymity protocols.
- Cons: High counselor turnover can occasionally impact long-term therapeutic continuity.
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