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About Ayati Mind
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Healing minds and transforming lives in a world where people from global majority backgrounds can easily access affordable, on-demand online therapy with culturally attuned therapists and coaches.
WHAT WE DO
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
Ayati Mind is committed to transforming mental well-being support for men from diverse backgrounds. We believe that everyone deserves access to care that understands and respects their journey.
Our digital platform, Ayati Connect, connects Black, Asian, and Global Majority men with therapists and coaches who understand their culture, exper
Ayati Mind is committed to transforming mental well-being support for men from diverse backgrounds. We believe that everyone deserves access to care that understands and respects their journey.
Our digital platform, Ayati Connect, connects Black, Asian, and Global Majority men with therapists and coaches who understand their culture, experiences and needs. This is your space to Heal, Grow and Thrive.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Mental Health Equity
Breaking down barriers to ensure culturally attuned mental health support is accessible to all men.
Culturally Adapted Support
Tailored approaches that honour diverse cultural backgrounds while tackling the fear & stigma around mental health
Building Community
Creating a community for sharing, learning and healing from
Mental Health Equity
Breaking down barriers to ensure culturally attuned mental health support is accessible to all men.
Culturally Adapted Support
Tailored approaches that honour diverse cultural backgrounds while tackling the fear & stigma around mental health
Building Community
Creating a community for sharing, learning and healing from mental health trauma & experiences by creating spaces for connection and growth
Our Founder's Story: Turning Pain to Purpose
Why was Ayati Mind Established?
Deeply affected by the unfortunate loss of a close friend to suicide, further bereavement, and work-related stress, I set out searching for mental health support after finding it difficult to cope with my mental health. This struggle was intensified during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
I found it overwhelming to scroll through directories in search of culturally competent therapists who could provide the therapy for men like me, leaving me feeling even more lost and helpless after being on the NHS waiting list for a shocking 6 months.
Driven by the commitment to break the mental health barriers facing men, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and a desire to make a real difference in people's lives, I decided to embark on a mission to find a solution that could help others facing similar challenges. Through this hardship, AYATI MIND was born.
AYATI MIND was founded to connect people, mainly men from diverse backgrounds, with culturally competent therapists, counsellors, and life coaches. Our goal is to improve access to therapy for men of colour, remove the stigma and fear around accessing mental health support, and create a healthy community for sharing, learning, and healing from mental health trauma and experiences.
Origination of The AYATI Symbol
The Meaning of AYA-TI
AYA is a symbolic "fern" plant, for endurance and resourcefulness derived from the Adinkra symbols, which encapsulate ancient traditional knowledge about life, philosophical ideas, and aspects of the environment.
TI means "head" in the Akan/Twi language of Ghana, West Africa. Therefore, the literal translation of AYA-TI-MIND is Fern-Head-Mind, Head Strong or Resilient Mind.
The fern plant is incredibly diverse in habitat, form, and reproductive methods, showcasing its unique ability to survive and thrive in toxic environments. It is a hardy plant known for its resilience and can thrive even in challenging conditions. An individual who wears this symbol suggests that they have endured many adversities and outlasted significant difficulties, much like the support found in therapy for men seeking to improve their mental health.
Our Logo was designed as an homage to the founder's heritage with inspiration from Adinkra symbols.
The Adinkra symbols are one of the most well-liked aspects of African culture. Symbols are a way to express ideas, feelings, or other concepts visually. Although there are many stories on the origin of Adinkra symbols, their significance and meaning in the culture are not debated.
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AYATI MIND is a certified social enterprise.
