TadHealth, an emerging mental health startup

TadHealth is a mental health technology startup that focuses on expanding access to school-based mental health resources. TadHealth’s founder, Ben Greiner, explained how he developed the platform, highlighting its integrated approach to crisis prevention, virtual care, and long-term well-being.

TadHealth is centered around creating a better experience when students seek mental health support—making access to care more streamlined and accessible. “Because the company started in 2021, I knew it was something we had to start as a remote team. All of these businesses were spiraling due to the economic decline brought on by COVID,” Greiner said.                 

“Due to this, and because our head of product was in Silicon Valley while I was in Southern California, we started our venture in different locations,” Greiner said. The company then hired medical advisors who could work remotely while still supporting the business effectively during that time.

The response from customers to Greiner’s decision to build a largely remote platform was positive—especially as schools transitioned to Zoom during the pandemic. According to Greiner, “It actually helped us in the sense that we were building digital tools since schools had already transitioned to Zoom. It made sense to offer resources that were virtual but could also be in-person in the future.” Greiner’s goal for the company to create a customized experience for counseling centers and students succeeded during the pandemic. 

Currently, TadHealth works with organizations such as the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education and Beverly Hills High School. It is also expanding access to mental health support through its digital platform. The company provides tools for school-based mental health providers that streamline documentation, scheduling, billing, and access to care, helping schools and organizations better manage and scale mental health services.

This business approach gave students, organizations, and districts a digital wellness space to manage mental health care and find resources. Furthermore, Greiner started the company based on a personal experience, “my best friend was at a point of crisis in college, and I was the one he reached out to. That really inspired me to want to create better access points for students, especially during the pandemic,” Greiner said.