Startup Tackles Trauma in Police Stations

The startup 'The Full Circle' is actively working to address mental health issues in unconventional settings, including Pune's Lashkar police station. This initiative focuses on providing support to children in conflict with the law, offering workshops twice weekly for a period of one and a half months. These sessions are designed to help minors manage aggression and anger, with the goal of guiding them toward a more positive future and contributing to a better community.

Founder Nupoor Mohan recognized the significant gap in mental health support in India, a country where the subject remains largely taboo. Driven by personal experiences and observing healthcare stresses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mohan established 'The Full Circle' to provide accessible professional care. The company aims to fill this gap by collaborating with various institutions.

Beyond their work with at-risk youth, The Full Circle is also developing collaborations with the Mumbai Police to assist rape victims and domestic violence survivors. They are proactively engaging with B2B companies to promote work-life balance and support employees during layoffs or terminations. Furthermore, the startup is partnering with banking institutions and schools to integrate emotional and holistic mental wellness programs.

The company heavily invests in content creation and awareness campaigns, utilizing a dedicated in-house team and a podcast channel featuring prominent leaders. Their vision is to normalize seeking mental health support and to educate the public on available resources, with plans to expand their services offline.