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Welcome to Chearful!

We are an online mental well-being platform based in the United Arab Emirates, connecting practitioners and clients across the world, providing access and support on their journey to mental well-being.

Today, the World Health Organization, United Nations, American Psychological Association, and the National Health Service have all recognized there is significant demand for mental health services to be accessible, affordable, and holistic to fully support communities in desperate need. Studies have identified a significant gap between the need for support and the availability of trained, and experienced practitioners.

Overall, an alarming 6.16 million+ people in the GCC are facing one or more of the following issues

289k

Anxiety

264k

DEPRESSION

68k

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

69k

BIPOLAR & SCHIZOPHRENIA

19k

EATING DISORDER

Although people like to seek or suggest seeking help from a mental health professional, there is a severe shortage of qualified professionals to meet this demand. For example, for every 100,000 people in the UAE, there are less than 3 mental health practitioners and under 5 therapeutic practitioners accessible.

Our founders, Ms. Devika Mankhani is an experienced and licensed practitioner, and worked in the region for over 25 years with adults and children, and Varun Boughram, an entrepreneur with over 10 years of tech experience. Having realized first-hand the increase in need for mental health services, and the challenges practitioners face in being able to provide for their clients, the idea to develop Chearful was born. A safe and secure space for people to seek mental health support, an environment that will in turn offer support to practitioners so they can focus their time and energy on helping their clients.

Our technology has been developed to ensure security and adheres closely to regulations on patient confidentiality. It has also been designed to provide tools that will help practitioners guide their clients in a responsive manner, allowing them to offer more holistic services, through assessments and building awareness.

Passionate experts across various domains have come together to positively impact the wellbeing space!

Devika Mankani

Co-Founder
Therapist
(Exp.+15yrs)

Priya Cima

Platform Manager
Counsellor
(Exp. +20yrs)

Varun Boughram

Co-Founder
Entrepreneur
(Exp.+10yrs)

Ashwin Jayram

CTO
Entrepreneur
(Exp.+9yrs)

Rashid Akram

Technology Manager
Technologist
(Exp. +12yrs)

Dharmik Moradiya

UI/UX Lead
Designer
(Exp. +6yrs)

Jahanzaib Shakeel

Backend Developer

Zeeshan Sohail

Backend Developer

Abhishek Joshi

Front End Developer

Our Advisor

We are guided by the brightest minds in the field who are advising us on our journey!

Dr. Christopher Willard

(PsyD) & Faculty at Harvard Medical School

Join us on our journey to well-being, learning and finding support within our network. Subscribe Now!

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DateSep 28, 2023
Empowering Teenagers Through Speech Therapy
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DateSep 27, 2023
6 tips to manage separation anxiety
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DateSep 21, 2023
Teacher’s guide to manage student anxiety
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DateSep 19, 2023
Overcoming social anxiety in school
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DateSep 13, 2023
The art of making friends
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A Therapist Guide to Protect Your Children From Bu...
by Athyia
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DateSep 07, 2023
Integrated Mental Health Leads to Better School Pe...
by Alice Warner
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DateSep 07, 2023
Back to School? It Doesn't Have To Be Difficult
by Angela Connor
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DateSep 07, 2023
Betrayed Emotions: How to Cope when You're Cheated...
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How to build self-confidence and overcome insecuri...
by Athyia
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DateAug 31, 2023
How Therapy Can Help You Understand Your Dating Pa...
by Athyia
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DateAug 30, 2023
Unmasking parental social anxiety & phobia
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DateJul 27, 2023
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DateJul 27, 2023
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by Athiya Kabir
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DateMay 10, 2023
Moving From Disordered Eating To a Healthy Lifesty...
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateApr 17, 2023
The Link between Loneliness and Shopping
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DateApr 17, 2023
Supporting your child in finding meaning and purpo...
by Priya Cima
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DateApr 12, 2023
Managing the Need for Instant Gratification
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateApr 12, 2023
Understanding Addiction
by Alice Warner
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DateApr 10, 2023
7 Steps to Start Healing from a Betrayal
by Angela O'Connor
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DateApr 10, 2023
Building a Positive Self-image Leads to Happiness
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateMar 02, 2023
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by Khushboo Motihar
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DateFeb 09, 2023
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by Khushboo Motihar
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DateJan 20, 2023
The Power in Hugging
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateJan 12, 2023
(For)giveness
by Priya Cima
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DateJan 12, 2023
Food and Mood
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateJan 06, 2023
Building trusting relationships
by Angela O'Connor
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DateJan 04, 2023
The Power of Self-Compassion
by Alice Warner
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DateJan 03, 2023
New Year, New You: 7 Mental Health Resolutions to...
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateDec 28, 2022
Learning to Let Go
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateDec 26, 2022
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and How Can...
by Angela O'Connor
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DateDec 23, 2022
Using your power to manage conflict
by Alice Warner
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DateDec 21, 2022
The Power of Random Acts of Kindness
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateDec 19, 2022
Ways to Thrive as an Introvert at Work
by Angela O'Connor
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DateDec 15, 2022
It's Time ... to Get Out of Your Own Ways
by Sandra Gorman
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DateDec 14, 2022
Good Mental Health is Every Person's Human Right
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateDec 12, 2022
Happiness is in Giving
by Angela O'Connor
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DateDec 09, 2022
The Truth about Mental Health on Social Media
by Angela O'Connor
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DateDec 07, 2022
Depression in men - why we should talk about it
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateDec 05, 2022
Don't let anyone gaslight you!
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateNov 29, 2022
The Pressure Boys Face: Why We Need to Talk About...
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DateNov 28, 2022
Tolerance Can Lead to Peace and Happiness
by Alice Warner
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DateNov 25, 2022
Improve Your Mood and Feel Good
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateNov 23, 2022
Helping Your Child Through a Tantrum
by Angela O'Connor
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DateNov 21, 2022
Managing Bullying and its Impact
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateNov 18, 2022
Understanding Positive Psychology
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateNov 16, 2022
Teaching your Teen to be Responsible with Social M...
by Amy Suni
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DateNov 14, 2022
Getting Mentally Fit
by Alison Parr
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DateNov 09, 2022
Stress - The Body and Mind Connection
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateNov 04, 2022
Managing Your Emotions
by Angela O'Connor
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DateNov 02, 2022
Understanding Emotions
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateOct 31, 2022
Understanding Your Teen
by Alice George
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DateOct 28, 2022
What is Family Therapy?
by Angela O'Connor
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DateOct 27, 2022
Learning to Build Resilience
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DateOct 25, 2022
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by Alice Warner
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DateOct 20, 2022
Living a Meaningful Life
by Angela O'Connor
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DateOct 18, 2022
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DateOct 12, 2022
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by Angela O'Connor
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DateOct 10, 2022
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by Khushboo Motihar
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DateOct 10, 2022
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DateOct 07, 2022
The Power of a Smile
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateOct 05, 2022
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DateOct 03, 2022
Forgiveness can be Healing
by Amy Larke
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DateSep 30, 2022
Workplace Bullying can be debilitating
by Angela Dawson
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DateSep 30, 2022
Supporting a loved one with a Mood Disorder
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateSep 30, 2022
Mood Disorders Unpacked
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateSep 28, 2022
Identifying Imposter Syndrome
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateSep 28, 2022
Recognizing a Codependent Relationship
by Rina Mohan
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DateSep 28, 2022
A Panic attack or a Panic Disorder?
by Angela O'Connor
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DateSep 26, 2022
Kindness is an important part of good mental healt...
by Kushboo M
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DateSep 22, 2022
Understanding and Managing Anger
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateJul 31, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Autism
by Arvind Miro
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by Farah Ali
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by Suhail Karim
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DateJul 29, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Borderline P...
by Farah Ali
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DateJul 29, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Bulimia
by Sarah Adams
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DateJul 29, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Dementia
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DateJul 29, 2022
Building Boundaries : Road to Self Awareness
by Ankita
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DateJul 29, 2022
Addressing Mental Health at Work
by Yamini Nagharajan
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Dependent Pe...
by Suhail Karim
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Eating Disor...
by Mira Gupta
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Histrionic P...
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by Arvind Miro
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Obsessive-Co...
by Farah Ali
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Paranoid Per...
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DateJul 23, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Schizoid Per...
by Sarah Adams
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The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Schizotypal...
by Farah Ali
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DateJul 23, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Self-Harm
by Arvind Miro
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DateJul 21, 2022
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DateJul 21, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Sleep Disord...
by Mira Gupta
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DateJul 21, 2022
Treating Anxiety with CBT
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DateJul 17, 2022
Understanding Grief, Loss and Coping Mechanisms
by Arvind Miro
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DateJul 17, 2022
Understanding Emotional & Psychological Trauma
by Arvind Miro
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DateJul 17, 2022
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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DateJul 15, 2022
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Emotional Ne...
by Suhail Karim
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DateJul 15, 2022
Understanding Triggers for Unhealthy Behavior and...
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DateJul 15, 2022
What is Good Mental Health?
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DateJul 13, 2022
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DateJul 13, 2022
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DateJul 11, 2022
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DateJul 11, 2022
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Teen Depression
by Arvind Miro
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DateJul 11, 2022
Happiness and Joy: How Do We Cultivate It to Last?
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DateJul 09, 2022
How to Resolve Relationship Conflicts
by Khushboo Motihar
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DateJul 09, 2022
How to Build Trust in a Relationship
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DateJul 09, 2022
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DateJul 07, 2022
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DateJul 07, 2022
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DateJul 07, 2022
Teenage Stressors: Common Signs and Sources
by Mounika Shyri
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DateJul 05, 2022
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DateJul 05, 2022
Temper Tantrums in Children: Why They Happen and H...
by Mounika Shyri
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DateJul 05, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to ADHD in Children
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DateJul 02, 2022
The Beginner's Guide to Understanding Antisocial P...
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DateJul 02, 2022
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DateJul 02, 2022
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