Talkspace and FitOn Team Up to Promote Mental Fitness and Launch First-Ever Mental Health Education Sessions In-App
June 18 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Today, Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care
company, announced it will join forces with FitOn, the No. 1
fitness app and digital health and wellness platform, to provide a
holistic mental health and fitness solution to employers, and
showcase the power of bringing together physical and mental fitness
into an everyday setting.
“As we partner with organizations, we are looking to meet the
health and wellness needs of a diverse and dynamic population. The
last few years were largely focused on addressing post-pandemic
burnout, but we must now empower employees with tools to make
mental wellness a part of their everyday routine,” said Natalie
Cummins, Chief Business Officer at Talkspace. “And what better way
to do that than to offer clients a dual solution that promotes
ongoing mental and physical fitness.”
Employers and organizations can now turn to Talkspace for its
comprehensive suite of mental health services, including its core
virtual therapy offering, and have the option to add FitOn within
the same engagement.
In a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports
Medicine, physical activity was found to be more effective at
reducing mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and
psychological distress than medication or cognitive behavior
therapy alone.
“There is a growing body of research linking physical exercise
to mental health, including greater symptom improvement among
people living with mental health challenges,” said Lindsay Cook,
CEO of FitOn. “Moving your body has benefits that go way beyond
just getting fit. Offering members access to both physical and
mental fitness support represents a significant stride in
comprehensive care.”
In-App Mental Health Sessions
For the first time, FitOn will also feature a series of
psychoeducational sessions in-app, allowing FitOn members to access
digestible information on common concerns such as anxiety,
depression, and stress management, led by Nikole Benders-Hadi,
M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Talkspace.
By bringing mental health concepts and mindfulness exercises
into a setting more routinely reserved for physical activity, both
companies hope to promote the practice of ‘mental fitness’.
“Exercise is just as important for your mind as it is for your
body. Exercise reduces your feelings of stress by increasing
feel-good chemicals (endorphins) and protects your body from some
of the physical effects of stress by reducing those fight-or-flight
hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. In addition, Talkspace has
found that behavioral activation (the act of doing something you
enjoy) can be an effective intervention for depression,” said Dr.
Benders-Hadi.
Talkspace and FitOn will launch both the in-app content and a
corresponding paid digital media campaign later this summer.
About Talkspace
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) is a leading virtual behavioral
healthcare provider committed to helping people lead healthier,
happier lives through access to high-quality mental healthcare. At
Talkspace, we believe that mental healthcare is core to overall
health and should be available to everyone.
Talkspace pioneered the ability to text with a licensed
therapist from anywhere and now offers a comprehensive suite of
mental health services, including therapy for individuals, teens,
and couples, as well as psychiatric treatment and medication
management (18+). With Talkspace’s core therapy offerings, members
are matched with one of thousands of licensed therapists within
days and can engage in live video, audio, or chat sessions, and/or
unlimited asynchronous text messaging sessions.
All care offered at Talkspace is delivered through an
easy-to-use, fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets
HIPAA, federal, and state regulatory requirements. More than 140
million Americans have access to Talkspace through their health
insurance plans, employee assistance programs, our partnerships
with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through
their employer, school, or government agency.
For more information, visit www.talkspace.com.
About FitOn:
FitOn Health is the largest health & wellness platform
providing instant access to the widest variety of premium workouts
and health experiences, all from world class trainers, experts, and
celebrities. We work with top health plans and 19K+ enterprise
customers to drive best-in-class engagement and an integrated
solution through our digital platform, expansive network of fitness
studios and gyms, and condition management courses. As the hybrid
solution for preventive care, we can help your employees or members
be more active, connect with a community, and make leading a
healthy lifestyle fun and motivating. FitOn Health proudly serves
both the under 65 and over 65 segments with more than 15M members
who have completed over 1 billion workout minutes. Learn more at
https://www.fitonhealth.com/.
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