HealthyGamer, founded in 2019 by Dr. Alok Kanojia ("Dr. K") and Kruti Kanojia, is a mental health platform providing resources for the internet generation. The company focuses on delivering accessible and inclusive mental health solutions through content, coaching, and community, addressing issues like technology and gaming addiction, loneliness, and social anxiety. Dr. K, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gamer, is considered a world expert on gaming psychology. Kruti Kanojia is the CEO. HealthyGamer is headquartered in Boston, MA and operates as a private company.
HealthyGamer's key offerings include a coaching service that has shown positive mental health outcomes, such as reductions in anxiety and depression. They also provide free educational content on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, where Dr. K streams interviews and discussions on mental health topics. HealthyGamer has invested over $1 million in creating resources for the gaming community and has served over 16,000 people in over 100 countries through its coaching program. In 2021, HealthyGamer launched The Healthy Gamer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the meta of mental health, which funds research and provides grants. Dr. K is also the author of "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer".