Scientific Approach
Built on science, driven by people. Unmind blends evidence-based psychology with human insight to strengthen wellbeing and elevate performance daily.

Psychology to power performance
Unmind combines clinical rigor, behavioural science, and ethical innovation to turn mental health into measurable enterprise value. Developed by psychologists, validated by global research partners, and grounded in responsible AI, our approach unites three core areas of psychology – clinical, positive, and organizational – to power better wellbeing and sustained performance across every level of your business.
The three scientific branches behind Unmind
Clinical psychology
Understanding, preventing, and reducing psychological distress while improving wellbeing.
- Ensures everything on Unmind is safe, effective, and backed by research.
- Builds in clear standards and clinical checks across all content and tools.
- Uses proven methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to build resilience at scale.

Positive psychology
The science of human flourishing.
- Builds strengths, purpose, and confidence – not just recovery.
- Uses models like PERMA and strengths-based frameworks to boost motivation and growth.
- Helps teams and leaders build healthy habits that last.

Organizational psychology
Creating workplaces where people and performance thrive together.
- Measures engagement, culture, and psychosocial risks through the Unmind Health Benchmark.
- Helps organizations reduce burnout and build fair, supportive environments.
- Uses models like Demands-Resources and Organizational Justice to guide decisions.

How we turn science into action
Science-led product development
Every tool is built and reviewed by psychologists and data scientists. Studies with Cambridge and Sussex universities show a 40% improvement in low mood and 16.5% productivity gains.
Responsible innovation
Nova – our mental health agent – is designed with safety guardrails, WHO-aligned ethics, and human oversight at every step.
Measurement & evidence
We track engagement, wellbeing, and business outcomes – showing an average 4.6× return on investment when combining self-help with therapy and coaching.
Professional services
Our team of psychologists and consultants help organizations turn insight into strategy and lasting culture change.
Ethical communications
We use real stories and psychology-informed messaging to reduce stigma and inspire action.
Why science matters
Science is how we make care effective. By combining evidence, empathy, and ethics, Unmind helps organizations build trust, improve wellbeing,
and create lasting change for their people