Kooth is a pioneering digital mental health company that has been transforming how people access mental health support for over 20 years. Founded in 2001, Kooth provides free, safe, and anonymous online mental health services to children, young people, and adults. The company works in partnership with the NHS and serves as the UK's largest digital mental health platform for young people aged 10-25. Kooth is available to over 7.8 million users and has delivered more than one million hours of professional support.
The company's mission is to build mentally healthier populations while leaving no one behind. Kooth's digital platform offers a comprehensive range of services including anonymous peer support forums, text-based counselling with qualified professionals, self-help resources, and moderated content. In 2020, Kooth became the first digital mental health company to list on the London Stock Exchange, enabling expansion of its services. The company has expanded internationally, launching in the United States with contracts supporting young people in California and New Jersey, reaching over 130,000 young people through its Soluna app. Kooth is BACP-accredited and makes up 8-10% of the NHS's Mental Health Services Dataset where commissioned.
