Our Story
The Beginning
In 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nimisha Vandan was conducting research on its impact across diverse communities in Hong Kong. Her findings revealed a silent crisis: mental health struggles were widespread, cutting across age, gender, ethnicity, and income — yet support was scarce.
Moved by this urgent need, she joined hands with Dr. Amit Wanchoo and Mr. Ameesh Kumar to create a space for healing and connection. OkayMinds — a digital initiative to make mental wellness accessible to all was started.
The first act of service was a virtual workshop for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong, offering simple, practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and fear. What began as a community response soon grew into a broader movement. OkayMinds expanded into both online and in-person education, delivering workshops, coaching, resources, and support to empower individuals and communities on their mental wellness journey.
Vision
A place where every mind feels safe, supported, and empowered to heal.
Mission
OkayMinds exists to support emotional well-being through empathy, education, and accessible tools — helping every individual feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.
The TEAM
Dr Nimisha Vandan, Co-founder & Director
About Dr. Nimisha Vandan
Public Health Researcher | Certified Mental Health & Wellness Coach | Speaker & Educator
Dr. Nimisha Vandan is a public health researcher and certified mental health practitioner with a passion for advancing health equity and emotional well-being. She brings a unique blend of academic excellence, international experience, and holistic coaching to her work.
She served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, where she contributed to a global research initiative examining the impact of COVID-19 on public health systems in Canada, the UK, China, and Hong Kong.
Dr. Vandan holds a PhD in Public Health from The University of Hong Kong, where her research focused on patients’ experiences within the local healthcare system. She also earned a Master’s in International Health from The University of Tokyo, Japan. Her research has been published in several international peer-reviewed journals.
She is a recipient of the University Postgraduate Fellowship and Postgraduate Scholarship (2015–2019) from The University of Hong Kong.
Certifications & Expertise
Dr. Vandan is certified in:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Mental Health Literacy
- Mental Health and Wellness Practice
- Person-Centred Counselling
- Neurodiversity Coaching
- Menopause Coaching
- Ikigai Coaching
Her coaching and counselling approach is rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and empowerment—helping individuals navigate life transitions, improve mental well-being, and discover purpose.