HowBodi

HowBodi ‘s integrated telehealth platform provides 24/7 access to mental healthcare from the comfort of a patient’s phone, computers, and walk-in mobile counseling booths with solar and AI-powered remote assessment tools thereby reducing the time to diagnosis and treatment by more than 80%, healthcare costs, and disease burden.

With a global statistics of 1 in 4 will have a mental health challenge in their lifetime, depression being the highest burden of disease and sadly having 1 Psychiatrist to a million Nigerians with some African countries having only 1, HowBodi  is helping to address the critical medical manpower shortages across the continent especially for mental healthcare services while eliminating all the barriers to accessing mental health support

In Nigeria and many parts of Africa, basic amenities like power supply, internet, and access to computers are a huge challenge for millions of people and have been a major barrier to getting quality health care.

This is why we made the HowBodi Mobile Counselling Booth, which is a collapsible cubicle furnished with all the basic resources needed to allow users to have smooth one-on-one consultation sessions. This includes a solar power generator, internet, tablet, and other tools. The booth is also soundproof to ensure conversations are confidential

We set up the HowBodi booths in public places, schools, and communities in rural areas. We mainly rely on sponsors to make this happen.

To reach a million people in Africa with quality mental health care by 2025 and 10 million people globally by 2030. But setting up the HowBodi booths in public places, schools, and communities in rural areas.

By having the Howbodi booths in the following locations, mental health care is easily accessible to individuals. 

Psychiatric care is traditionally always offered in a hospital like setting that has caused a societal bias and stigma being placed on patients of mental care. 

My Team and I bring a personalized consultancy-based care that focuses on holistic wellness of our clients and patients. Thereby increasing accessibility, responsiveness and confidentiality.

My expertise as the MD/CEO of Pinnacle Medical Services with almost 20 years in practice, has made me and my practice one of the most sought after private mental health and wellness center on psychological and mental wellbeing in Nigeria.

These solutions capture value in the following ways;

Value Proposition for individuals:

•             Giving patients and their families the options to choose between a public and private treatment facility.

•             The clients/patients will get specialist skills and expertise in a private and conducive environment.

•             The location of my business also presents a competitive advantage because there.

•             The location of my business also presents a competitive proximity advantage, as it provides psychiatrist care for over 10million people living on the Island in Lagos, Nigeria

•             Availability and accessibility of our services.

•             Client satisfaction from the quality of our workplace and excellent interpersonal skills.

Value Proposition for Corporate organizations:

•       Experience working in both local and multinational organizations in areas of psychological wellbeing to boost productivity in the workplace.

•       Knowledge and mastery of international standards for delivery employee assistance program services to our multinational companies.

The solutions are ways already designed to achieve our goal from advocacy to treatment in helping to re-integrate individuals back to the society and providing a good pathway to recovery.

Pinnacle Medical Services, PMS has successfully run its business for the past 10 years. In this time, the company has managed an 8-bed clinic, an online radio, several advocacy activities and a mobile software application, HOWBODI (www.howbodi.io)

We currently manage over 2 million employees and their families through our Employees Assistance Program for several corporate organizations with the goal to boost productivity and peak performance in the workplace. Likewise seen over 50,000 clients and patients over 11years of practice.

Impact indicators

•             We have been able to reduce symptoms of mental illness among these clients/patients.

•             Improved their overall well-being and quality of life

•             Increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues in the community via monthly newsletters, radio and TV advocacy and on all our various social media platforms.

•             Decreased stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness via our continuous advocacy

•             75% increase of individuals accessing services and participating in programs offered by our business.

•             Kind feedback and testimonials from clients about the impact of the services provided have also been a blessing for brand visibility and referral of more clients.

With regards to results,

•             There has been over 50% successful completion of therapy/counseling sessions leading to improved coping skills.

•             20% decrease in relapse rates among individuals with chronic mental health conditions.

•             We have also implemented preventive mental health programs in schools (behavioral and emotional health school support, BESS) and EAP in over 20 workplaces.

•             Increased access to mental health resources for underserved populations via our telemedicine platform, HOWBODI (www.howbodi.io).

•             There is ongoing collaboration with other healthcare providers to offer integrated care for clients with co-occurring mental health and medical conditions from health insurance to private organizations.

Target audience

Retail clients

•             Traumatized individuals: victims and families of victims of natural disasters and man-made disasters like kidnapping, flooding, air crashes, building collapses. Families of fallen soldiers, policemen killed while on duty.

•             Children, adolescents and In-school teenagers:  children suffering from autism, learning disabilities and seizure disorders.

•             Victims of rape and sexual abuse.

•             People who are addicted to drugs or other substances.

•             People who suffer from depression.

Corporate clients

•             Health Management Organizations

•             Human Resources Managers

•             Recruiters

•             Business Executives

•             Entrepreneurs

•             Individuals who suffer from work- related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 

 •             Corporate organizations carrying out psychometric tests and personality assessments.

As a female entrepreneur, applying to Solve is an opportunity to amplify my voice, expand my network, and access resources tailored to my unique needs and challenges both in my personal and professional growth

By joining this program, I strongly believe I will be surrounded by a supportive community of like-minded women who share my ambitions and understand my journey.

This program will also equip me with the tools, knowledge, and connections to accelerate my growth, elevate my impact, and pave the way for future generations of female leaders.

Our self-powered booths help users without access to basic amenities like power, internet and other gadgets get access to quality mental health care. We deploy our booths to schools and rural communities

Through the HowBodi app, users can have one-on-one therapy sessions with certified and carefully selected therapists worldwide any time and at very competitive rates.

In furtherance of our commitment to ensuring mental health equity for all, we organize workshops and training programs for groups and communities to sensitive them on the need to take their mental health seriously. 

In Nigeria and many parts of Africa, basic amenities like power supply, internet, and access to computers are a huge challenge for millions of people and have been a major barrier to getting quality health care.

This is why we made the HowBodi Mobile Counselling Booth, which is a collapsible cubicle furnished with all the basic resources needed to allow users to have smooth one-on-one consultation sessions. This includes a solar power generator, internet, tablet, and other tools. The booth is also soundproof to ensure conversations are confidential

We set up the HowBodi booths in public places, schools, and communities in rural areas.

We currently manage over 2 million employees and their families through our Employees Assistance Program for several corporate organizations with the goal to boost productivity and peak performance in the workplace. Likewise seen over 50,000 clients and patients over 11years of practice.

Impact indicators

•             We have been able to reduce symptoms of mental illness among these clients/patients.

•             Improved their overall well-being and quality of life

•             Increased awareness and understanding of mental health issues in the community via monthly newsletters, radio and TV advocacy and on all our various social media platforms.

•             Decreased stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness via our continuous advocacy

•             75% increase of individuals accessing services and participating in programs offered by our business.

•             Kind feedback and testimonials from clients about the impact of the services provided have also been a blessing for brand visibility and referral of more clients.

With regards to results,

•             There has been over 50% successful completion of therapy/counseling sessions leading to improved coping skills.

•             20% decrease in relapse rates among individuals with chronic mental health conditions.

•             We have also implemented preventive mental health programs in schools (behavioral and emotional health school support, BESS) and EAP in over 20 workplaces.

•             Increased access to mental health resources for underserved populations via our telemedicine platform, HOWBODI (www.howbodi.io).

•             There is ongoing collaboration with other healthcare providers to offer integrated care for clients with co-occurring mental health and medical conditions from health insurance to private organizations.

Through the HowBodi app, users can have one-on-one therapy sessions with certified and carefully selected therapists worldwide any time and at very competitive rates. 

We offer standardized and clinically certified mental health assessments for free in the HowBodi app to allow users get more insight into the state of mental health.

The trackers include Mood tracker, wellness tracker, sleep tracker, meditation tracker, and menstrual cycle tracker. Our goal is to ensure the overall wellbeing of our users by helping them track the little things that matter. 

Users first get into triage with our therapists to help analyze and properly classify their needs to ensure they get the best possible care from HowBodi Specialist team. Users can then get specialized care after the initial triage calls.

Our self-powered booths help users without access to basic amenities like power, internet and other gadgets get access to quality mental health care. We deploy our booths to schools and rural communities

 Below are the team who created the HowBodi solution

1. Dr Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri - 08033043863

2. Mr Temitayo Adegoke - 07032623818

3. Ms Zainab Kadiri

4. Master Jubril Kadiri

Five years

I’ve implemented that recruitment processes are bias-free and actively seek out qualified candidates for all levels of employment, including leadership positions. Implement policies that support flexible work arrangements to accommodate the needs of every team member, such as hybrid work options or flexible hours. I have also created pathways for career advancement that are accessible to all employees, regardless of gender. Offer mentoring programs, leadership development initiatives, and training opportunities specifically tailored to the needs my team. I regularly reviewed salary structures to ensure that every team member is paid fairly. Transparent salary policies and conduct regular audits to identify and address any gender pay gaps. As a family person myself, I recognize the importance of work-life integration, so I offer benefits such as parental leave, childcare assistance, and flexible scheduling options to support employees in managing their professional and personal responsibilities.

Lastly, I actively listen to the concerns and perspectives of women employees, and incorporate their input into decision-making processes

Our business model at PMS is designed to provide comprehensive and holistic mental health services through innovative preventive and clinical approaches for the management of a wide range of psychological, emotional, behavioral and mental health related disorders to individuals and corporate organization seeking support for their emotional and psychological well-being.

Our services include but not limited;

For retail clients

•             Traumatized individuals: victims and families of natural disasters and man-made disasters like kidnapping, flooding, air crashes, building collapses. Families of fallen soldiers, policemen killed while on duty.

•             Children, adolescents and In-school teenagers:  children suffering from autism, learning disabilities and seizure disorders.

•             Victims of rape and sexual abuse.

•             People who are addicted to drugs or other substances.

•             People who suffer from depression.

•             People with Eco-Anxiety:

•             People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to direct impact of climate-related disasters like floods.

•             People with Climate-induced Displacement and Migration Issues

•             People with Grief and Loss

•             Heat-Related Mental Health Issues

For corporate clients

•             Health Management Organizations.

•             Human Resources Managers.

•             Recruiters.

•             Business Executives.

•             Entrepreneurs.

•             Individuals who suffer from work-  related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

•             Corporate organizations carrying out psychometric tests and personality assessments.

We Offer tiered subscription plans for users, providing access to different
levels of services such as unlimited sessions, additional features like
specialized therapy modules, or access to premium therapists. This
model ensures a steady stream of revenue from recurring monthly or
annual subscriptions. 

We also Implement a pay-per-session model where users pay a fee for each therapy session they attend. This flexible option allows users to pay only for

the services they use, appealing to those who may not want a
subscription.

Additional resources such as books, cards and games, this diversifies revenue streams and provides users with supplementary resources to enhance their therapy experience.