Headspace launches new mental health and wellbeing business solution in the UK

Headspace Health, the provider of the “world’s most comprehensive digital mental health platform”, today announced the expansion of its coaching and counselling services for organisations headquartered outside of the US.

Starting with the UK this month, Headspace Health now brings together Headspace’s “world-class” meditation and mindfulness offering with on-demand coaching, counselling and EAP services to provide a single mental health solution that reduces complexity, administrative burden and cost for employers.

The company, whose UK headquarters are in London, plans to extend these services into additional markets throughout 2023. The pandemic and global economic pressures have exacerbated the mental health crisis around the world with employees increasingly looking to their employers for support.

A recent UK Corporate Mental Health Benchmark Report by CCLA revealed 93 out of 100 companies assessed acknowledge workplace mental health as an important business issue. While employee mental health support is an increasing topic of significance on company agendas, more work is required in this area to enact real change.

A recent Headspace Health study revealed that one in three British workers feels their employer isn’t doing enough to support their mental health, and over half (63 per cent) admit they missed at least one day of work over a twelve month period due to stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.

Russell Glass, CEO of Headspace Health, commented: “We’re creating the mental health solution you’d design if you were creating the system from scratch.

“People know and love Headspace, so it creates an approachable, engaging front door for individuals who can then access higher levels of care as needs arise. Expanding this complete capability globally today constitutes a major milestone in our journey toward transforming mental healthcare to improve the health and happiness of the world.”

Dr. Dana Udall, PhD, chief clinical officer of Headspace Health added: “Having pioneered this integrated offering in the US, we are thrilled to deliver a full suite solution to organisations internationally.

“Of the existing Headspace Health members using our stepped care model, 80% have their needs fully met via coaching and content alone, with an average 4.85/5 satisfaction with our coaches and counsellors.

“Our studies show that using more cost-effective forms of care in accessible environments delivers similar levels of improvement while reserving capacity at a clinical level for those who truly need it”.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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