Meet Amicara!

Mental health is a fundamental pillar of a happy life. However, in today's fast-paced and often stressful times, more and more people are facing challenges related to mental distress.

According to the WHO, mental health has deteriorated worldwide since the pandemic. A Eurobarometer survey from June 2023 shows that almost half of people in the EU have struggled with emotional or psychosocial problems, such as feelings of depression or anxiety, in the past 12 months.

The situation in the Czech Republic is not much better. Pessimistic data includes a high divorce rate of around 45%, increasing cases of self-harm among children, and the saddest item of all – suicides, which are the second most common cause of death.

The paradox is that access to professional help is increasingly limited. In the Czech Republic, the wait for a consultation with a psychologist can be up to several months. The situation with psychiatrists is also alarming – the number of patients with mental health problems has recently doubled, while the number of specialists has only increased by 30%. This lack of professional help means that many people do not receive help in time.

We responded to this situation by founding Amicara. A conversational mobile app for mental health that guides users to immediate emotional relief. It provides continuous psychological support and promotes a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics by exploring emotions and perspectives.

The app, built on the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence, was founded by Ivana Tykač, director and co-founder of the TKC Group and the non-profit organization WOMEN FOR WOMEN, which supports women and families through family and divorce therapy.

Amicara offers a revolutionary approach to relationship challenges, aiming to minimize the impact of mental health on interpersonal relationships (especially in family settings where children are present). Our ultimate goal is to develop an innovative mental health app that reliably improves mental well-being and guides individuals on the path to inner peace and mental strength," says Ivana Tykač.

Amicara was developed in close collaboration with WOMEN FOR WOMEN and leading Czech experts in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. The aim was to ensure the coaching expertise of the app and the adequacy of responses on topics related to mental health.

Take the first step toward improving your emotional well-being with the Amicara app today!