April Health, a company integrating behavioural health into primary care, has announeced a merger with AI mental health company, Wysa.
The collaboration aims to provide patients with continuous, personalised care, through a combination of behavioural health specialists, psychiatrists and Wysa’s AI-driven guidance.
The combination of AI and human resources in one model of care will ensure that patients receive support between clinician visits and eliminate waiting times.
Jesse Weinberg is CEO at April Health.
Weinberg said: “Mental healthcare doesn’t fit neatly into appointment slots.
“Patients need support between visits, and providers need solutions that don’t add to their workload.
“By integrating Wysa’s AI, every patient referred to us receives ongoing care—whether through a behavioural health specialist, a psychiatrist, or AI-powered guidance tailored to their needs.
This combined approach drives better outcomes in less time, helping to bridge America’s mental health gap.”
Behavioural health care is often difficult to access, particularly in rural and underserved areas where mental health providers are scarce.
Half of the US population lives in a mental health desert, leading to an average wait time of 3-4 months for psychiatric support. 80 per cent of patients turn to their primary care providers (PCPs) for help, but without dedicated behavioural health support, providers face limited options for effective treatment.
Founded to change this reality, April Health embeds virtual behavioural health services into primary care practices to ensure patients receive the care they need.
Now, with Wysa’s Therapeutic AI Coach integrated into its model, April Health patients can access a hybrid of human and AI-guided care—expanding access without increasing the burden on providers and overcoming insurance barriers.
Ramakant Vempati is Co-founder and President of Wysa.
Vempati said: “No one should have to wait for behavioural health care, yet the reality is most patients face long delays, assuming they ever get the support they need.
“By bringing Wysa’s AI into April Health’s care model, we’re creating a seamless system where patients can engage with mental health support immediately, while still receiving expert-led care.”
