Overview of Calm Health’s Expansion
Calm Health, a clinical mental health platform associated with the meditation app Calm, is broadening its services to international markets, beginning with the UK and Canada.
Services Offered
- Collaboration with employers and health plans to provide support for both mental and physical health conditions.
- Implementation of mental health screenings to assess symptoms and severity of anxiety and depression.
- Clinical programs that incorporate various therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Benefits of Expansion
The expansion allows multinational employers to offer a more comprehensive suite of mental health services. Calm Health aims to:
- Bridge gaps in mental health support.
- Enhance engagement with employer and health benefits.
- Scale access to mental health resources.
CEO’s Statement
David Ko, CEO of Calm, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating:
“Too many people around the world still face barriers to mental health support. We’re at a pivotal moment as a company to change this. By expanding into the UK and Canada, with more countries to follow, we’re extending a proven model that has increased early intervention and helped more people access the benefits available to them.”
Background and Partnerships
Calm Health was launched in 2022, aiming to provide mental health support through traditional healthcare channels. Key partnerships include:
- Collaboration with Magellan Health to provide Calm Health access to its employer customers.
- Upcoming partnership with UnitedHealthcare to extend services to over 13 million commercial members in 2024.
Future Plans
Calm Health is set to expand its offerings to additional international markets later this year, continuing its mission to make mental health support more accessible.