How we write our guides, who reviews them, and where to turn if you need urgent help.
melo is a platform for companionship and conversation. Our hosts are warm, vetted people — not licensed clinicians acting in a clinical capacity on melo. Nothing on this website, and nothing said in a melo session, is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are living with a mental-health condition, or you think you might be, please speak to a qualified doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. melo is a companion alongside that care, never a substitute for it.
If you are in immediate danger, thinking about harming yourself, or worried about someone who is, contact one of these free, confidential helplines in India now:
If numbers have changed since you're reading this, Tele-MANAS (14416) is the most stable national line.
The articles in melo's guide section exist to help people find the right kind of support — including options that aren't melo. We aim for content that is:
Guides are written by the melo editorial team and reviewed by melo's founder before publishing. As melo grows we intend to add a named mental-health professional as a content reviewer, and will credit them here and on each reviewed page.
Each guide shows a "last updated" date. If you spot something inaccurate or out of date — especially a helpline detail — email hello@getmelo.in and we'll correct it promptly.
melo was founded by Gautam Gupta, founder and CEO. You can read more on the melo home page.