People are turning to their communities for support: study shows 80% of users said Circles gave them practical steps to improve their mental health
SAN FRANCISCO, November 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — modern healtha leading workplace mental health platform supporting businesses globally, today announces another strong quarter with the publication of two peer-reviewed clinical studies on the effectiveness of Modern Health.‘s care offerings, as well as expanding its library of meditations, programs, and interactive resources through its in-house Content Studio.
“with today‘Due to a shortage of therapists, we must ensure that therapists can quickly serve those who need it most. This means we must seek alternative sustainable solutions for high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective care for those with subclinical needs,” he said. Dr. myra altmanVice President of Clinical Strategy and Research at Modern Health. “Our latest peer-reviewed research reinforces that different types of care in addition to therapy can lead to significant improvements in mental health and can be a successful entry point into mental health care. By offering a range of mental health care support, from 1:1 coaching to provider-led community sessions and self-guided tools, we are meeting people’s needs and preferences in a way that can sustainably meet the needs of mental health of people around the world. .”
Foster industry awareness of the effectiveness of alternative forms of mental health care
Looking at modern health‘s community-based digital audience circles offer (recognized by Fast Company‘yes “ideas that change the world“award), Modern Health‘s last peer reviewed research evaluated the impact of these online groups psychoeducation and support sessions and found that 80% of attendees agreed that Circles gave them practical steps to improve their mental health. The research also revealed that in the first year Circles launched, 50% of those who signed up for Circles had no prior engagement with care on the Modern Health platform, and 53% went on to participate in other ways. attention on the platform after your first Circle. Circles by Modern Health has grown significantly in 2022, with 1,244 Circles hosted and over 350 Circles offered to the public to increase access and reduce stigma around mental health care.
In a separate peer review to study, Modern Health found that evidence-based mental health coaching achieves success rates comparable to therapy in improving depressive symptoms and well-being. Modern Health members receive recommendations on how best to engage in care based on a variety of indicators including severity of clinical need and member preferences. Members using training only, therapy only, and training and therapy combined achieved similar rates of improvement in well-being, reinforcing the value of a stepped care model.
Accessibility and extended care content
Modern Health is also reporting the expansion of its library of self-guided resources through its in-house Content Studio. modern health‘s Content Studio is made up of production teams from companies like buzz and Twitter, who specialize in bite-sized, habit-forming content, as well as global clinicians and providers who develop and test content for evidence-based principles and cultural relevance. Given northearly 25% of Modern Health members prefer to work on their mental health on their own through self-service digital resources, Modern Health‘s Content Studio has quickly expanded its breadth, depth, and release frequency of new self-guided resources, now including over 400 meditations, programs, courses, and daily breaks, with new content added every week.
“Building an internal content study team has been a crucial component of how‘we are able to create engaging content that meets people no matter where they are in their mental health journey,” she shared Dr. matt scultClinical Content Strategy Manager at Modern Health. “By creating and producing fresh internal content, we can be very agile in developing and introducing new content that is focused on the changing needs of our members.”
Last quarter, Modern Health’s Content Studio launched two additional meditations led by four-time Grand Slam winner and Modern Health’s leading community health advocate, Naomi Osaka, and introduced “Soundscapes,” a new category of self-guided resources offering to the members sounds to immerse and relax the senses.
Reframing the mental health care conversation in a world that never stops
In his mission of destigmatize mental health, Modern Health and Women‘s Tennis Association (WTA) released new videos of his “The Real Me” Serieswith candid conversations with the top 40 ranked tennis stars daniela collins, leylah fernandezY paula badosa about how they take care of their mental health during high-pressure events. The company also organized a Discussion panel with Dr. Myra altmansix-time Grand Slam champion sania mirzaVP of Mental Health and Wellness at WTA Becky Ahlgren BeddingEd.D.and moderated by the three-time Grand Slam champion and television commentator. lindsay davenport on how to make mental health and wellbeing a global priority for all.
Additionally, Modern Health completed the quarter with:
- Launching his new website It’s as intuitive and easy to use as the Modern Health product itself, with resources for members seeking behavioral health support and HR leaders looking for information on how to best support their teams.
- Research assignment with forrester and the launch of its second annual industry report, “The state of employee mental health in an uncertain worldwhich found that 84% of employers plan to increase or improve mental health benefits in the coming year. It also revealed that while employees and employers recognize that mental health benefits are an integral part of a healthy and productive work culture, they have very different perceptions of whether and how the current standard of benefits is meeting the needs of employees. .
- Announcement of the winners and finalists of its inauguration Heroes of modern healthcare awards program to honor mental health care providers and human resource professionals who have gone above and beyond to support the mental health and general well-being of the communities they serve.
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About modern health
Modern Health is the comprehensive mental health and wellness platform that combines the WHO wellness assessment, self-service wellness kits, a global network of certified trainers and licensed therapists, all available in a single app. Modern Health empowers employers to lead in recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatize the conversation and increase the accessibility of mental health services for all.
Founded in 2017, Modern Health incorporates evidence-based psychology principles and seamless technology to meet the needs of businesses globally. Modern Health has raised more than $172 million from the Founders Fund, Battery Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Kleiner PerkinsAfore Capital, MGV, Frederic Kerrest (co-founder of Okta), and 01 Advisors.
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