I believe mental health is as crucial as physical health, and addressing it is not just a matter of choice but a necessity.

Mental health has always been a personal journey for me; I struggled with anxiety during my teenage years and started seeing a therapist at 16.

After a health scare in my family, I reassessed my priorities and realized the importance of self-care for long-term sustainability.

I felt a sense of relief knowing I was on a path to recovery and that I was taking steps to improve my mental health.

The issue of mental health predates TikTok and the internet, but we take responsibility for investing in understanding and addressing these concerns to keep our platform safe.

I started going to therapy about four or five years ago when I was experiencing a lot of stress at work, prompted by my board member Brad Feld, who emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for high performance.

We started with a lean setup to understand the mental health landscape and identified that people in Asia want help but often don't know where to begin.

Investing in mental health is crucial for founders, as a healthy mind is their most important asset and contributes to their effectiveness as leaders.

I started going to therapy when I realized that stress and anxiety were affecting my ability to do good work.