IN THE NEWS · ATHENA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Athena Behavioral Health has been featured across India's leading news channels and newspapers.
In this TEDx talk, Dr. Shradha Malik, Founder and CEO of Athena Behavioral Health, discusses how societal perceptions shape mental health outcomes in India. She highlights evidence-based innovation, female-focused care through Athena OKAS, luxury recovery at Aaranayam, and her mission to transform reintegration and treatment standards.
Dr. Shradha Malik’s journey to founding Athena reflects resilience and innovation. From healthcare administration and global behavioral health exposure to launching Yotalks during COVID-19, her vision culminated in establishing Athena’s Gurgaon center to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered mental healthcare in India.
Panipat was shaken after a woman was arrested for allegedly killing multiple children, targeting young girls during social gatherings. Following a six-year-old’s murder at a wedding, police investigations revealed earlier deaths, reportedly linked to a severe personality disorder, according to Dr Anindo.
Brilliant Read Media featured Dr. Shradha Malik, Social Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, and Founder & CEO of Athena Behavioral Health, highlighting her deeply personal journey into mental healthcare, academic training, and mission to address stigma, accessibility gaps, fragmented treatment models, and gender-sensitive care in India. को प्रमुखता से प्रस्तुत किया।
NBT नवभारत टाइम्स ने डॉ. श्रद्धा मलिक के मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के प्रति समर्पण और उनके प्रयासों को उजागर किया। लेख में बताया गया कि भारत में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य अब भी कलंक और चुप्पी से जुड़ा है। डॉ. मलिक ने जागरूकता, समय पर उपचार और गरिमापूर्ण देखभाल की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया।नता जा रहा है।
As reported by Ahmedabad Mirror, Athena Behavioural Health has secured ₹10 crore in equity funding from Darius Pandole & Associates and existing promoters to accelerate its national expansion. The publication highlighted that the investment will strengthen clinical infrastructure, expand into new markets, and enhance access to evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment across India.
Featured by Startup Pedia, Athena was recognised for redefining behavioral healthcare in India through dignity, empathy, and community-driven care. Founded in 2021, Athena has treated over 15,000 individuals facing behavioral health and addiction challenges, transforming the way modern psychiatry is delivered.
Zee News published an insightful feature titled “Breaking the Silence: The Crucial Role of Mental Health Awareness”, highlighting Dr. Shradha Malik’s perspective on stigma and delayed care in India. The article emphasized that, unlike physical illnesses, mental health challenges are often concealed due to fear of judgment.
Corporate Wellness
Athena signed a corporate wellness alliance with Honda Power to deliver executive stress management, burnout counseling, and 24x7 psychiatric employee assistance programs.
National Award
Recognised for exceptional leadership in expanding accredited psychiatric rehabilitation facilities, NABH protocol excellence, and patient recovery milestones across India.
Live 100 · Broadcast
National broadcast exploring clinical outcomes of evidence-based medical detoxification combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and family psychoeducation.
News85 · Broadcast
News85 पर प्रसारित विशेष बातचीत में 'ए हॉलिस्टिक वेलनेस फेस्टिवल' के माध्यम से मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के विभिन्न आयामों और समाज में खुली बातचीत की आवश्यकता पर बल दिया गया।
FTV · Event Partner
Promoting wellness and mental equilibrium within high-stress creative industries, Athena delivered on-ground stress management sessions during the national tour.
Brilliant Read
A leadership deep-dive exploring Dr. Malik's journey from clinical practice in the United States and UK to establishing 5 NABH-accredited centres across India.
Ahmedabad Mirror
Ahmedabad Mirror highlighted actionable guidelines for families to identify bipolar mood fluctuations and seeking early psychiatric consultation.
THIP Media
An educational collaboration with The Healthy Indian Project busting myths around psychiatric medications, habit-forming fears, and proper clinical dosages.