Born from a belief that every mind deserves care
Founded in Gurgaon
Athena Behavioral Health opens its first centre in Sector 47, Gurgaon - an inpatient psychiatric and de-addiction facility built on evidence-based protocols.
Athena OKAS - India's first exclusive women's facility
Launched India's first exclusively female residential mental health centre in Gurgaon, addressing a critical gap in gender-sensitive care.
NABH Accreditation Achieved
Received NABH accreditation - validating clinical quality, patient safety and governance standards.
Athena Luxus - Executive Care, Delhi
Launched Athena Luxus in New Delhi - a private inpatient facility for professionals and executives requiring complete discretion.
Expansion - Noida (NCR)
Extended Athena's presence to Noida, strengthening access to structured, evidence-based psychiatric and addiction care across the National Capital Region.
Expansion - Guwahati (Assam)
Expanded into Guwahati, bringing structured, evidence-based psychiatric and addiction care to patients across Northeast India.
Our mission, values and promise
Accessible, compassionate care
To make evidence-based mental health and addiction care accessible to every individual in India - regardless of background or stigma.
50,000+ lives changed
Compassion over protocol
- Compassion over protocol.
- Evidence before opinion.
- Confidentiality without exception.
- Family as partners.
- Recovery as a lifelong commitment.
5 core values
We never give up on recovery
Every patient will be seen, heard and treated with dignity. We will never compromise on clinical quality or give up on a patient's recovery.
94% improvement rate
The people driving Athena forward
From admissions to treatment outcomes and expansion, every decision is driven by a commitment to patient dignity, measurable recovery, and long-term impact.
Founder & CEO
Founder & Chief Executive
Dr. Shradha Malik
Dr. Shradha Malik is the Founder and CEO of Athena Behavioral Health, leading the organization with a clear vision to redefine mental health and addiction treatment in India. With a strong clinical background and deep understanding of psychiatric care, she has been instrumental in building Athena from a single center in 2021 to a rapidly expanding network of treatment facilities across multiple cities.Her leadership focuses on evidence-based treatment, patient-centric care, and breaking stigma around mental health, while continuously innovating to improve recovery outcomes.
Co-Founder & COO
Co-Founder & Operations
Rohit Malik
Rohit Malik, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Athena Behavioral Health, oversees operations, occupancy management, and strategic expansion across all centers. He plays a key role in driving growth, developing new facilities, and ensuring every center meets Athena’s clinical and operational standards. Rohit also works closely with patients' families, addressing concerns with transparency and care while maintaining excellence in service delivery and organizational performance.
Senior Directors
The team behind the mission
Operational, financial and people leaders ensuring Athena's care reaches every patient with the consistency and dignity they deserve.
Dushyant Kumar
Head - Outreach & Admissions
Dushyant Kumar leads Outreach and Admissions at Athena Behavioral Health, where he oversees patient acquisition, admissions, and business development across all centers. Through his focus on outreach, relationship management, and ethical admissions practices, he helps expand Athena’s reach while ensuring every prospective patient receives a compassionate and structured pathway to care.
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Himadri Garg
Director - Human Resources
Himadri Garg leads Human Resources at Athena Behavioral Health, focusing on building a strong, compassionate, and skilled workforce. She plays a key role in hiring, training, and retaining talent aligned with Athena’s core values. Her approach emphasizes people-first culture, employee well-being, and continuous professional development, ensuring that the team delivering care is as strong as the care itself.
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Abhay Shukla
Chief Financial Officer
Abhay Shukla serves as the Chief Financial Officer, managing financial strategy, compliance, and sustainable growth for Athena Behavioral Health. He ensures that the organization scales responsibly while maintaining financial discipline and long-term stability. His expertise supports Athena’s mission by enabling strategic investments in infrastructure, talent, and clinical capabilities.
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