Considering the course of the pandemic, mental health has become a booming issue. With people being confined in their homes, uprooted from their social attachments and gatherings, the entire situation took a huge toll on everyone’s mental well-being. And we have entered in an era where people take their mental health more seriously than ever. And why not, because with good mental health comes good and a fulfilling social life.
Featuring for The Business Fame’s this issue of The 10 Most Influential Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2022 is Ms. Megha Sharma, an innovator, entrepreneur and a mental health activist.
About Ms. Sharma-
Ms. Megha Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of Panacea Healmed and Panacea Bioedge.
Never giving up and continuously finding solutions to problems is the key mantra for Ms. Megha Sharma. A medical professional from the UK and USA, mental healthcare activist, innovator, and entrepreneur, she works with a mission to transform mental healthcare practices and provide support to people experiencing mental health problems.
With technology-led solutions at the core of her problem-solving approach, she has been relentlessly enabling mental healthcare facilities to operate more effectively and efficiently. She believes in combining business strategy and technology to create empathetic solutions that tackle an individual’s mental health issues with great precision.
Panacea Healmed is working with many healthcare institutions, schools, and corporates to provide an AI-powered digital assistant designed for Mental Health Care and Holistic wellness.
A Journey of Milestones-
“With the belief that access to efficient and effective Mental Health Care is a right of every individual, it is our mission to make it available to everyone.”
Panacea Healmed was founded to address the challenges that exist in accessibility of Mental Health Care for consumers, and for Professionals in providing adequate and quality Mental Health Care to those who need it in a timely manner.
Due to the extreme shortage of Mental Health Professionals in India and the stigma associated in seeking adequate care, the larger price is paid by the populace in the form of increased numbers of untreated or under-treated patients, poor quality of life and increased incidence and prevalence of disability, morbidity, and mortality.
“We are in the process of collaborating with some start-ups, private players, and NGOs to reach the grassroot level in the coming future.”
More About Panacea Healmed-
Panacea Healmed is a collaboration between Panacea Infosec Private Ltd, India’s leading Information Security consulting firm and HealMed Solutions LLC, a leading US-based Mental Health Care company.
Panacea Infosec is a global leader in cyber security, a winner of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2020 Award and brings a vast experience in the field of data security and privacy. Combined with HealMed Solutions’ expertise in the field of Mental Health Care solutions, Panacea Healmed brings together a team of experts from different domains such as Internationally Trained Physicians, Technology and AI specialists, Cybersecurity Experts and Researchers.
Panacea Healmed was founded to address the challenges that exist in accessibility of Mental Health Care for consumers and for Professionals in providing adequate and quality Mental Health Care to those who need it in a timely manner. Due to the extreme shortage of Mental Health Professionals in India and the stigma associated in seeking adequate care, the larger price is paid by the populace in the form of increased numbers of untreated or under-treated mentally ill patients, poor quality of life and increased incidence and prevalence of disability, morbidity, and mortality.
“It is our belief that access to efficient and effective Mental Health Care is a right of every individual and it is our mission to make it available to everyone.”
Panacea Healmed in its majority is a digital assistant powered by Artificial Intelligence, embedded in a modern health care platform designed to address mental health care delivery challenges and create a more streamlined experience for patients.
It offers a range of assessment tests for healthcare organizations, corporates, educational institutions, and individuals. Panacea Healmed automates the in-depth evaluation process through a digital, touch-free, voice-enabled platform and provides a detailed and careful summary of the individual’s state of mind.
Ms. Megha, the Relentless Driving Force-
“My vision is to continue championing the cause of Mental health and to make Panacea Healmed a renowned name in the industry.”
A healthy mind is an important aspect of a person’s overall wellbeing and a mental health condition can have a significant impact on all aspects of a person’s life. There are many challenges in mental health care delivery and my constant endeavour is to make mental health care available to all.
Ms. Megha is a self-driven person, but her husband Mr. Ajay Kaushik is a constant source of inspiration in her life. He is heading one of India’s leading cyber security firms, Panacea Infosec Private Limited.
“I truly admire his ability to juggle personal and professional responsibilities with ease. It is commendable that despite his many achievements, he remains modest and grounded.”
Ms. Megha’s Advice to the Budding Entrepreneurs-
“Take time to reflect on your vision for the company. Be focused, hard-working and embrace the inevitable challenges along the way. Never stop learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help when required.”
