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AIIMS Unveils AI-Powered "Never Alone" App to Support Student Mental Health
11 Sep
Summary
- AIIMS-Delhi launches AI-based mental health program for students
- App offers screening, intervention, and follow-up for suicide prevention
- Program also launched at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and IHBAS in Shahdara

On September 11, 2025, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi launched an innovative Artificial Intelligence-based mental health and wellness program called "Never Alone" to address the growing issue of suicide among college and university students. The program, which was also simultaneously launched at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) in Shahdara, aims to provide comprehensive support and destigmatize mental health care for the youth.
The "Never Alone" app is a highly secure, web-based platform that allows students to access virtual and offline consultations with mental health experts around the clock. The app focuses on three key aspects: screening, intervention, and post-intervention follow-up. The basic screening for mental health issues on the app is personalized and costs only 70 paisa per student per day.
According to Dr. Nand Kumar, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS-Delhi, student suicide is a significant public health concern globally, including in India. In 2022, young adults aged 18 to 30 years accounted for 35% of all suicides, the highest share. The "Never Alone" program is a crucial step in addressing this crisis and providing much-needed support to the student community.