ImpactAlpha, August 24 — Young people of color are suffering alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety, suicide and other mental health struggles.
Black woman-led Backpack Healthcare (formerly Youme Healthcare), based in Baltimore, is acquiring Washington, DC-based Hurdle Health and launching a self-care app to connect diverse youths with therapists for personalized treatment plans.
“We are committed to combating the youth mental health crisis by providing accessible, personalized and culturally-sensitive care,” said Backpack’s Hafeezah Muhammad.
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The Backpack app gives users access to an online community to share experiences and connect with their peers. The app features pediatric mental health professionals and affordable teletherapy sessions in all 50 states.
Backpack is a portfolio company of Genius Guild, a Black woman-led venture fund that invests in Black-led companies serving Black communities (see, “Agent of Impact: Kathryn Finney”).
