Libbie Health Selected as Finalist in 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest

NEW YORK - Oct. 23, 2024 - PRLog -- Libbie Health, a New York-based company developing inclusive mental health solutions, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest. The competition, a partnership between Loyola University Chicago's Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator, seeks innovative solutions to improve mental health equity in the workplace.

Libbie Health's AI-powered mental health companion, also called Libbie, provides culturally sensitive support for users experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. The platform is designed to be accessible and affordable, addressing a critical need for convenient and respectful mental healthcare within diverse communities. Libbie Health employs a hybrid approach, offering both enterprise wellness solutions for organizations and affordable direct-to-consumer plans.

"Being selected as a finalist for the Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest is an incredible honor," said Colette Ellis, Founder of Libbie Health. "This recognition validates our mission to make accessible and culturally sensitive mental healthcare a reality for all, especially women and marginalized communities. We're eager to showcase Libbie and its potential to transform the mental health landscape."

Chosen from a pool of applicants across the U.S., Libbie Health will participate in a two-week mentoring and pitch practice sprint before presenting its solution to a global audience on November 14, 2024, at MATTER in Chicago. The winning startup will receive up to $35,000.

To attend the final pitch event virtually or in-person, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-loyola-chicago-health-e...

About Libbie Health
Libbie Health is tackling the mental health crisis by providing accessible, culturally-relevant, and personalized mental wellness solutions. Their AI-powered app, Libbie, uses the evidence-based Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping) to empower users to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. They aim to bridge the gap in mental health services for underserved communities, promoting improved wellbeing and fostering greater health equity. Learn more at https://www.tapwithlibbie.com

About MATTER
The MATTER collaborative includes more than 1,000 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with dozens of hospitals and health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together we are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. For more information, visit https://www.matter.health