Asian Mental Health Collective vs BetterHelp

They differ on 9 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.

Asian Mental Health Collective

You search AMHC's free directory for an Asian therapist by state, language, ethnicity, insurance or focus, then contact the therapist yourself.

You fill in a questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, and meet by video, phone or live chat, with messaging in between.

Good for: Asian Mental Health Collective: Asian and Asian diaspora people who want a therapist who shares or understands their culture; People who want therapy in an Asian language; BetterHelp: Adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress who want weekly talk therapy from home; People who want to message a therapist between live sessions
Probably not for: Asian Mental Health Collective: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988 (US) or 9-8-8 (Canada); BetterHelp: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988
Cost: Asian Mental Health Collective: Free; BetterHelp: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
How you pay: Asian Mental Health Collective: Free; BetterHelp: I'll pay myself
Where: Asian Mental Health Collective: Web; BetterHelp: iPhone, Android, Web
Research: Asian Mental Health Collective: Not stated; BetterHelp: Limited research
Privacy: Asian Mental Health Collective: Grade B+; BetterHelp: Grade D
Sells your data: Asian Mental Health Collective: No; BetterHelp: Yes
HIPAA: Asian Mental Health Collective: Not stated; BetterHelp: Yes

The same for both: kind of help (a therapist).

In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.