Bengaluru clinic recognised internationally for its consistent 5-star ratings across six platforms, pro-bono care model, and integration of psychiatry with evidence-based therapy

Bengaluru, India, April 2026, Synapse Mental Wellbeing, a holistic mental health clinic based in Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, has been named the Best Mental Wellbeing Clinic in India by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine at its Holistic Health Awards. The award recognises organisations advancing integrative wellness and compassionate mental healthcare delivery, with winners selected through a merit-based vetting process, not by votes.

About the GHP Holistic Health Awards

Global Health & Pharma Magazine is an international healthcare publication produced by AI Global Media, a UK-based publisher with over 200 worldwide publications since 2010. The GHP Holistic Health Awards celebrate innovators across the integrative health sector, from wellness practitioners and therapy pioneers to mental health clinics redefining care. An independent five-person research panel selects winners based on clinical impact, innovation, and patient outcomes, independent of nominations or votes.

Pranav Amarnath, Founder, Synapse Mental Wellbeing

About Synapse Mental Wellbeing

Founded by Pranav Amarnath and led clinically by Dr. Shree Lakshmi Mallya, a psychiatrist recognised for her person-centred, integrative approach, Synapse Mental Wellbeing has operated from Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru since its inception. The clinic’s name reflects its founding philosophy: the synapse as a junction of connection, communication, and understanding, between clinician and client, mind and body, diagnosis and recovery.

Synapse offers a full spectrum of services including individual psychotherapy, psychiatric consultations, couples and family therapy, mental health assessments, and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP). The clinic is affirming and inclusive, serving individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and nationalities, with services available in English, Kannada, Konkani, and Hindi.

Why Synapse Was Recognised: Five Pillars of Excellence

• Integrated psychiatry and psychology: Synapse uniquely combines psychiatric consultation with evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivering whole-person care rather than siloed treatment.
• Verified 5-star patient satisfaction: The clinic maintains consistent 5-star ratings across Google, Practo, Sulekha, Trustpilot, Justdial, and TrustedReviews since opening, a record maintained even through its pro-bono and subsidised sessions.
• Radical affordability: At a standard fee of INR 1,500 per session, alongside pro-bono sessions for those in financial hardship and a pay-what-you-can

programme, Synapse removes the financial barriers that prevent most Indians from accessing quality mental healthcare.

• Rigorous clinical standards: Every therapist holds a Master’s degree in psychology, is certified in trauma-informed care, and carries additional specialist certifications, reflecting the clinic’s commitment to continuous professional development.
• Inclusive and affirming care: Synapse is a designated safe space for neurodivergent individuals, gender-diverse clients, and people from all cultural backgrounds, making it one of Bengaluru’s most genuinely inclusive mental health providers.

Significance for Mental Healthcare in India

India faces a significant mental health treatment gap: the World Health Organization estimates that over 150 million Indians require mental healthcare, yet the country has fewer than 9,000 psychiatrists, a ratio of roughly one per 150,000 people (WHO, 2022; NIMHANS). Against this backdrop, Synapse’s model, integrating psychiatric and psychological care at an affordable price point, without sacrificing clinical rigour, addresses one of the country’s most urgent public health challenges.

GHP’s recognition signals to the international healthcare community that India is home to institutions setting global standards in holistic, patient-centred mental wellness, and that accessible, evidence-based care and clinical excellence are not mutually exclusive.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Organisation: Synapse Mental Wellbeing

Founder: Pranav Amarnath

Email: hello@synapsementalwellbeing.com

Website: https://www.synapsementalwellbeing.com

Award page: https://ghpnews.digital/winners/synapse-mental-wellbeing/

Address: #279, 4th Floor, Yelahanka 4th Phase, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

ABOUT SYNAPSE MENTAL WELLBEING

Synapse Mental Wellbeing is a holistic mental health clinic in Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, India. The clinic offers individual psychotherapy, psychiatric consultations, couples and family therapy, mental health assessments, and Employee Assistance Programmes across a range of evidence-based modalities. Synapse operates an inclusive, low-barrier model with pro-bono and pay-what-you-can options, and holds consistent 5-star ratings across six independent review platforms. Winner: Best Mental Wellbeing Clinic in India, GHP Holistic Health Awards, Global Health & Pharma Magazine.

ABOUT GLOBAL HEALTH & PHARMA MAGAZINE

Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine is published by AI Global Media (UK), with over 200 healthcare and pharmaceutical publications worldwide since 2010. The GHP Holistic Health Awards recognise outstanding organisations advancing integrative health and wellness globally, with winners determined by an independent research panel on the basis of merit and clinical impact.

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