Announcing the RestorAsian Scholarship!
Anise Health’s mission is to empower everyone to live an authentic and flourishing life. We understand firsthand that access to effective care is especially difficult for the Asian community, a population that is 2x more likely to experience symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress yet 3x less likely to seek care. That’s why we’ve built a platform that provides culturally-responsive care to the Asian community, resulting in a 97% completion rate of the first month of care compared to the industry benchmark of 50%+ dropout after one session.
[UPDATE as of 5/2/24: We are no longer accepting applications for this cohort of the RestorAsian Scholarship as all available spots have been filled! We appreciate your interest and encourage you to still submit an intake form through our normal self-pay or insurance routes if you’re in need of support]
What is the RestorAsian Scholarship?
Our community has given us so much, and we want to do our part to give back! This holistic health scholarship will be awarded to 25 applicants to cover the first month (4 sessions) of weekly care for free. We are excited to launch a dedicated fund for Asian adults to experience Anise’s innovative care model of integrated therapy, coaching, and curated digital resources, ultimately empowering more individuals to gain access to effective care.
The RestorAsian Scholarship is named to reflect the importance of rebalance embedded in many dimensions of Asian culture. Whether it’s repairing historical artifacts, restoring traditional artwork, or reclaiming sovereignty after political upheaval, Asian societies have often worked hard to renew traditional values in a modern context. These ancient practices are rich with timeless lessons -such as finding harmony in chakra and prana, yin and yang - which remind us that intentional rest can lead to resilience. This spirit is at the core of Anise Health’s RestorAsian Scholarship.
How do I apply?
[UPDATE as of 5/2/24: We are no longer accepting applications for this cohort of the RestorAsian Scholarship as all available spots have been filled! We appreciate your interest and encourage you to still submit an intake form through our normal self-pay or insurance routes if you’re in need of support]
Applying is easy! Follow these two simple steps on or before May 3, 2024:
Submit Anise Health’s intake form as soon as possible (only takes a ~5 minutes)*
Select the “RestorAsian Scholarship” from the drop-down options when asked “How did you hear about us?” at the end
*We are currently only able to consider eligible first-time applicants (ages 18+) residing in CA, NY, MA, FL, or WA state for the scholarship. We cannot guarantee availability of scholarship seats for applications received after the May 3, 2024 deadline!
That’s it! Anise Health will randomly select winners each week, and you will be informed within one week of completing your intake form. In the meantime, we encourage you to schedule a free trial with your recommended providers.
If you aren’t selected- don’t worry! We will still be offering exclusive incentives to eligible individuals who apply for the scholarship to help improve access to effective mental health care.
What does Anise Health offer if I win the scholarship?
You’ll get access to a unique mental health platform with several valuable benefits:
A rockstar team of diverse providers who are trained to understand and address stressors that impact Asian young adults, such as bicultural tension, perfectionism, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma.
Evidence-based care model that integrates therapy and coaching, which means you’ll get both a therapist and a coach! They work together to personalize your care plan and treatment journey.
Technology-enabled experience with an easy-to-use interface and extensive digital resource library which curates topics specific to your unique experience.
Accessible support where you’re guaranteed to be matched to a provider within 2 business days. No more waiting for months for appointments!
“We created Anise Health due to our own experiences navigating the weight of societal expectations, cultural pressures, and mental health stigma within our communities,” says Alice Zhang, CEO and Co-founder of Anise Health. “Yet, we recognize that not everyone has the means to embark on this transformative journey. Today, we are beyond excited to officially launch the RestorAsian Scholarship to empower more people to access the effective mental health care that we deserve.”
Our deepest gratitude goes to Gold House and Vanessa Dew, co-founder of Health-Ade, for providing the initial grant to fund this scholarship.
Still have questions? Email Angel Wang at angel@anisehealth.co and we’d be more than happy to share more details with you!
About Anise Health:
Anise Health is a culturally-responsive digital mental health platform building the new standard of care for underserved populations, starting with Asian American adults. Anise incorporates a research-based understanding of culture and intersectionality into provider training and clinical interventions, which research shows to be 5x more effective than one-size-fits-all models of care. By leveraging its technology, Anise intelligently matches patients to clinicians, integrates therapy, coaching, and self-guided resources into personalized and holistic treatment plans, and triages clients based on progress measurement to the right level of care. Founded by two female alumni of Harvard Business School, Anise launched in June 2022 and has shown remarkable results since, including statistically significant improvements in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress within 12 weeks of care. Learn more by visiting www.anisehealth.co and following @anisehealth.
