Elomia Health

Elomia Health, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryMental health care
Artificial intelligence
Founded2019 in Kharkiv, Ukraine
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Number of employees
11–50
Websitehttps://elomia.com

Elomia Health, Inc. is a private technology company developing AI-powered conversational tools for mental health support.[1][2][3][4]

History

Elomia Health traces its roots to 2018[5], when its founder began developing his first mental health startup, laying the groundwork for later AI-driven work.[6][7][8][9] In 2021, academic research reported that regular use of the Elomia chatbot was associated with reductions in symptoms such as depression and anxiety.[10][11] In 2022, Elomia released its mobile application.[1][12][13]

In September 2024, Elomia Health was named one of 24 startups selected for the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund, a program highlighting startups fueling Ukraine's future, as announced at the Lviv IT Arena event.[14][15] The company was also accepted into the Social Tides program funded by Google.org.[16]

Later in October 2024, the children’s mental health chatbot Troodi, developed by Elomia Health in partnership with Troomi Wireless and built to provide age‑appropriate conversational support, was discussed in The Wall Street Journal and other publications as an example of AI‑powered mental‑health assistance embedded on child‑focused mobile devices.[17] Following this coverage, Troomi Wireless made Troodi available on its devices, with media reports noting its growing use among adolescents across the United States.[18]

In 2025, academic research continued to examine the impact of AI‑integrated mental health tools, including Elomia, on psychological outcomes; for example, a quasi‑experimental study published in BMC Psychology reported that interventions incorporating the Elomia chatbot were associated with reductions in symptoms such as anxiety and depression among student participants, highlighting ongoing research interest in generative AI applications for mental well‑being.[19]

Activities

Elomia Health develops and provides AI‑powered mental health support through conversational chatbot technology designed with input from clinicians and informed by evidence‑based psychological practices.[20][19][21]

The main product is the Elomia App, a chatbot available 24/7 that incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).[22] The company also offers the Elomia API, enabling third‑party platforms to integrate the chatbot into their services.[3][18]

References

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  2. ^ "Elomia – extraordinary Ukrainian project". Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b Zaikin, Andrii (15 January 2026). "Building a Startup Culture Through University Incubators: Ukrainian Experience". TheRecursive.com. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Харьковский стартап Elomia объединил психологов и искусственный интеллект. Как он планирует продать ИИ-терапевта миру". Forbes.ua (in Russian). 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  5. ^ Посохова, Анастасія (15 June 2020). "Попередити депресію: у Харкові студенти розробили бота-психолога". Суспільне | Новини (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Программисты из Харькова создали виртуального психолога, который впечатлил весь Китай (ФОТО)". Комментарии Украина (in Russian). 11 December 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  7. ^ Matsuta, Katarzyna (25 May 2021). "My Startup Journey: Taras Pohrebniak, Elomia | PUSB". Polish-Ukrainian Startup Bridge (in Polish). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  8. ^ Soldak, Katya. "Monday, February 28. Russia's War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine". Forbes. Archived from the original on 23 July 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  9. ^ "С точностью до 83% копирует живого человека: как украинцы создали виртуального психолога". delo.ua (in Russian). 16 December 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  10. ^ Romanovskyi, O. G.; Pidbutska, N. V.; Knysh, A. Ye (2021). "Elomia Chatbot: the Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence in the Fight for Mental Health". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. ^ "Харківський стартап Elomia обʼєднав психологів і штучний інтелект. Як він планує продати ШІ-терапевта світу". Forbes.ua (in Ukrainian). 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Top 7 Mental Health AI Chatbots of 2025 · Deeper Research - by iAsk". Ask AI. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  13. ^ Ray, Siladitya. "U.S. Condemns Russia For Shelling Ukrainian Cities As Russian Troops Loom Outside Kyiv". Forbes. Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund awards $100,000 to 24 startups,". en.ain.ua. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
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  16. ^ Zatelli, Maria (3 April 2024). "Social Tides - Grow AI accelerator kick off!". Social Tides. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  17. ^ Jargon, Julie (11 January 2025). "Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  18. ^ a b "Troomi Wireless Launches Troodi: AI-Powered Mental Health Companion for Children". Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  19. ^ a b Jiang, Jing; Yang, Yang (8 April 2025). "GymBuddy and Elomia, AI-integrated applications, effects on the mental health of the students with psychological disorders". BMC Psychology. 13 (1): 350. doi:10.1186/s40359-025-02640-0. ISSN 2050-7283. PMC 11980345. PMID 40200376.
  20. ^ "Elomia: Mental Health AI App". App Store. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  21. ^ Romanovskyi, O. G.; Pidbutska, N. V.; Knysh, A. Ye (2021). "Elomia Chatbot: the Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence in the Fight for Mental Health". Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute Journal.
  22. ^ "A detailed overview of features related to chatbot-based mental health apps" (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 February 2026.
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