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We’re on a mission to redefine the standard of care for people living with a severe mental illness

"Amae"

Pronounced ‘Ah-mai’

Amae is a Japanese concept meaning the need to be in good favor with, and the ability to depend on, the people around oneself. It reflects our core belief that a strong support system is essential to build people up, strengthen their will to carry on and even to thrive in life. This mentality applies across our whole company – from the patients we serve to the team we’re building.

The state of severe mental illness in America is in crisis.

14 million

Adults in the U.S suffer from a severe mental illness

25x

Increased suicide rate for this population

18 years

Average reduction in life expectancy

50%

People with SMI suffering from substance use

The Amae Health Difference

We are a psychiatry-led integrated care provider of outpatient physical and behavioral health services delivered at our in-person clinics. Our goal is to eliminate disparities in care and improve health equity across marginalized and underserved populations.

Our Story

Amae Health was launched by mission-driven individuals who have lost or seen their loved ones suffer from severe mental illness, and are deeply frustrated by the lack of adequate care available.

At Amae Health, we believe there is a better way. Our team is bringing together both personal and professional experiences to comprehensively solve this problem.

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How Value-Based Care Could Transform Serious Mental Illness Treatment

Serious mental illnesses (SMIs) are very costly to treat. Patients with SMIs also have much worse health outcomes. Value-based care…

5 Innovative Companies Tackling Serious Mental Illness

Serious mental illnesses (SMIs) like schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, and major depression affect about 5% of Americans. SMIs are incredibly…

Amae Builds Business Around Whole-Person, Integrated Care

Amae, a San Francisco-based provider, is improving care for serious mental illness (SMI). The company uses a holistic approach to…

Meet the 30 Young Leaders Forging a New Future for the Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry constantly evolves, and young leaders are at the forefront of this change. In 2022, Insider selected 30…

How a Family Tragedy Led to Mental-Health Startup Amae Health

Sonia Garcia faced a family tragedy at a young age. Her father died by suicide when she was just 16.…