Bondhu is an AI-powered mental health companion designed specifically for Gen Z in India. The name "Bondhu" means "friend" in Bengali, reflecting our mission to be your trusted digital companion for mental wellness. Unlike generic mental health apps, Bondhu understands your unique personality through your music preferences, gaming habits, and entertainment choices to provide truly personalized support.

Is Bondhu a replacement for therapy or medication?

No. Bondhu is a mental wellness companion, not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. While we can help with stress management, mood tracking, and daily emotional support, we strongly encourage seeking professional help for severe depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal thoughts, or any condition requiring medication. Think of Bondhu as your first step towards mental wellness or a supplement to professional therapy.

How does Bondhu understand my personality?

Bondhu uses advanced multi-agent AI architecture powered by four specialized intelligence agents: Music Intelligence Agent (analyzes your Spotify listening habits), Video Intelligence Agent (understands your entertainment preferences), Gaming Intelligence Agent (examines your Steam gaming patterns), and Personality Analysis Agent (synthesizes all data using the Big Five personality model). This comprehensive approach helps Bondhu understand not just what you say, but who you are.

What makes Bondhu different from other mental health apps?

Most mental health apps use generic, one-size-fits-all approaches. Bondhu is different because: Culturally aware (understands Indian family dynamics, social pressures, and cultural context), Personality-driven (adapts conversations based on your unique personality traits), Multi-modal analysis (uses your entertainment preferences to build a complete picture), Proactive support (reaches out when patterns suggest you might need help), and Always learning (continuously updates its understanding as you grow and change).

Is my data safe with Bondhu?

Absolutely. Privacy is our top priority: End-to-end encryption for all conversations, GDPR-compliant data handling practices, Zero third-party data selling - your information is never shared or sold, Secure storage on enterprise-grade Supabase infrastructure, and You own your data - export or delete anytime.

Yes! Bondhu is 100% free for all users at launch. We're committed to making mental health support accessible, especially recognizing that many students and young adults can't afford expensive therapy. Our free tier will always remain available with core features. In the future, we may introduce a premium tier (₹299/month) with advanced features, but the core Bondhu experience will always be free.

When is Bondhu launching?

Bondhu is launching on October 10, 2025 — World Mental Health Day.

Do I need to connect my Spotify, Steam, or other accounts?

Connections are optional but highly recommended. The more data Bondhu has about your preferences, the better it can understand and support you. All integrations are: Secure (OAuth-based authentication, industry-standard encryption), Private (your data never leaves our secure servers), and Controllable (disconnect anytime without losing your chat history).

What can I talk to Bondhu about?

Bondhu is here for a wide range of mental health topics: Academic stress and exam anxiety, Family and relationship issues, Career confusion and pressure, Social anxiety and loneliness, Self-esteem and body image, Daily mood tracking, Coping strategies for stress, and Goal setting and motivation. Bondhu cannot help with: Medical emergencies, suicidal crises (please call 9152987821 - AASRA helpline), substance abuse requiring detox, or severe psychiatric conditions requiring medication.

Does Bondhu work in Hindi or other Indian languages?

Yes! Bondhu supports all major Indian languages (22 scheduled languages) and major international languages.

Can Bondhu recognize when I'm in crisis?

Yes. Bondhu's AI is trained to identify concerning patterns like: Expressions of self-harm or suicidal ideation, Severe anxiety or panic attacks, Symptoms of clinical depression, and Substance abuse indicators. When detected, Bondhu will: Provide immediate crisis resources (helpline numbers), Encourage seeking professional help, and Offer grounding exercises while you wait for support.

What devices does Bondhu work on?

Bondhu is available as a web app (access from any browser at bondhu.tech - best experience on desktop) and mobile app (coming soon for iOS and Android in Q1 2026). The web app is fully responsive and works perfectly on mobile browsers.

1. Visit bondhu.tech, 2. Create account with email, 3. Complete brief personality assessment (5 minutes), 4. Start chatting!

What if I'm in immediate danger or crisis?

Please seek immediate help: India Crisis Helplines: AASRA: 9152987821 (24/7), iCall: 9152987821, Vandrevala Foundation: 1860-2662-345, Emergency: 112 (Police). International: US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), UK: 116 123 (Samaritans). Bondhu will also provide these resources if it detects crisis language.

Bondhu is built by Gen Z students specializing in AI/ML for Gen Z mental health struggles. We're passionate about making quality mental wellness support accessible to everyone in India.

Feature	Bondhu	Traditional Therapy	Generic Chatbots
Availability	24/7	Office hours only	24/7
Personality Adaptation	Yes (OCEAN Big 5)	Varies by therapist	No
Cost (Monthly)	Free / ₹299	₹6,000-20,000	Free / ₹200-500
Proactive Check-ins	Yes	Sometimes	No
Privacy	End-to-end encryption	Confidential	Varies
Cultural Awareness (India)	High	Varies	Low

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🚀 Now in Beta - Brought to you on World Mental Health Day'25

Meet Your Digital বন্ধু

An AI companion that adapts to your personality, grows with your journey, and becomes the friend you've always needed.

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The Challenge

The Gen Z Mental Health Crisis

You're more connected than ever, yet loneliness feels overwhelming

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of young Indians report feeling lonely despite digital connectivity

Source: National Mental Health Survey

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of students exhibit high levels of social anxiety

Source: NIMHANS Study 2024

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mental health disorder prevalence in urban metros vs 7.3% national average

Source: National Mental Health Survey 2015-16

The Reality You Face Every Day

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Social media amplifies fear of judgment

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Traditional therapy feels intimidating and expensive

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Existing chatbots lack real personality understanding

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No one to talk to during late-night overthinking

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"I'm surrounded by people online, but I still feel alone..."

— Anonymous Gen Z user

How Bondhu is Different

Not just another chatbot - an AI that truly understands and grows with you

Personality Discovery

Interactive RPG scenarios and games reveal your unique traits

Adaptive Learning

AI continuously learns your communication style and preferences

Proactive Support

Bondhu initiates check-ins and suggests activities when you need them most

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"Finally, someone who gets me and grows with me..."

4 Intelligent Agents Building Your Profile

Each agent specializes in understanding a unique aspect of your personality, working together to create a comprehensive picture of who you are.

Personality Agent

Test Data

Core traits & values
Social preferences
Decision-making style

Analyzing emotions in real-time

Music Agent

Spotify

Emotional expression
Energy & tempo patterns
Cultural influences

Content Agent

YouTube

Learning preferences
Curiosity domains
Entertainment style

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Gaming Agent

Gaming Data

Problem-solving approach
Competitive vs. cooperative
Risk tolerance

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75%

3 of 4 agents active

Your Personality Profile

A comprehensive understanding built from multiple data sources, creating a unique portrait of who you are.

Core Traits

Emotions

Interests

Behaviors

Personality Agent

Test Data

Core traits & values
Social preferences
Decision-making style

Analyzing emotions in real-time

Music Agent

Spotify

Emotional expression
Energy & tempo patterns
Cultural influences

Content Agent

YouTube

Learning preferences
Curiosity domains
Entertainment style

COMING SOON

Gaming Agent

Gaming Data

Problem-solving approach
Competitive vs. cooperative
Risk tolerance

75%

3 of 4 agents active

Your Personality Profile

A comprehensive understanding built from multiple data sources, creating a unique portrait of who you are.

Core Traits

Emotions

Interests

Behaviors

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Bondhu

Your AI companion

Online

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Hey! I noticed you seemed quiet today. Want to talk about what's on your mind? 🌱

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What You Just Saw

Proactive Check-ins

Bondhu notices patterns and reaches out when you need support

Empathetic Responses

Understands emotional context and responds with genuine care

Solution-Oriented

Helps break down problems into manageable steps

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Features

Why Choose Bondhu?

Advanced AI technology meets genuine emotional understanding

Personality AI

Emotional Support

Privacy First

24/7 Available

Proactive Care

Always Learning

Adaptive Intelligence

Learns your communication style and adapts conversations to match your personality over time

Proactive Care

Initiates check-ins and suggests activities based on your well-being patterns and preferences

Gamified Discovery

Fun RPG scenarios and interactive games help you discover your personality traits naturally. Complete quests, earn badges, and unlock new insights about yourself through engaging challenges that feel less like assessments and more like adventures.

Emotional Understanding

Recognizes mood patterns and provides contextual emotional support when you need it most. Uses advanced sentiment analysis to detect subtle emotional cues in your conversations and offers personalized coping strategies, breathing exercises, and grounding techniques.

Privacy First

End-to-end encryption ensures your conversations remain completely private and secure

Always Available

24/7 companion that fits your schedule, perfect for late-night thoughts or early morning clarity

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Experience the Difference

Join users who've found their perfect AI companion

Personality-aware

Emotionally intelligent

Privacy-focused

Always learning

Agentic AI vs Traditional Chatbots

See how Bondhu's advanced AI capabilities stack up against conventional chatbot solutions

Capability	Bondhu AI	Traditional Chatbots
Personality Understanding OCEAN Big 5 based discovery	Advanced	Limited
Learning Approach Multi-agent continuous adaptation	Dynamic	Static
Data Input Multi-modal data sources	Multi-modal	Text-only
Pattern Recognition Behavioral insights & predictions	Intelligent	Basic
Updates & Improvements System maintenance approach	Automatic	Manual

Experience the difference that true agentic AI makes in understanding and adapting to your users

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Free beta access with premium features coming soon

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Free

Beta Access

Full access to Bondhu while we perfect the experience

Complete personality assessment

Unlimited conversations

Basic mood tracking

Gamified onboarding experience

Privacy-first encryption

24/7 availability

Early access to new features

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Premium Features

Advanced capabilities for the ultimate AI companion experience

Voice conversations

Advanced personality analytics

Group chat capabilities

Therapist referral network

Custom personality insights

Priority support

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Meet Your Digital বন্ধু

The Gen Z Mental Health Crisis

The Reality You Face Every Day

How Bondhu is Different

Personality Discovery

Adaptive Learning

Proactive Support

4 Intelligent Agents Building Your Profile

Personality Agent

Music Agent

Content Agent

Gaming Agent

Your Personality Profile

Personality Agent

Music Agent

Content Agent

Gaming Agent

Your Personality Profile

See Bondhu in Action

Bondhu

What You Just Saw

Why Choose Bondhu?

Adaptive Intelligence

Proactive Care

Gamified Discovery

Emotional Understanding

Privacy First

Always Available

Experience the Difference

Agentic AI vs Traditional Chatbots

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Beta Access

Premium Features

Why Start with Beta?

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Privacy & Security

Features

Pricing

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Meet Your Digital বন্ধু

The Gen Z Mental Health Crisis

The Reality You Face Every Day

How Bondhu is Different

Personality Discovery

Adaptive Learning

Proactive Support

4 Intelligent Agents Building Your Profile

Personality Agent

Music Agent

Content Agent

Gaming Agent

Your Personality Profile

Personality Agent

Music Agent

Content Agent

Gaming Agent

Your Personality Profile

See Bondhu in Action

Bondhu

What You Just Saw

Why Choose Bondhu?

Adaptive Intelligence

Proactive Care

Gamified Discovery

Emotional Understanding

Privacy First

Always Available

Experience the Difference

Agentic AI vs Traditional Chatbots

Start Your Journey Today

Beta Access

Premium Features

Why Start with Beta?

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Privacy & Security

Features

Pricing

Support