Integrated, comprehensive solutions that consider all aspects of an individual’s health are more important than ever, particularly for employers and health plans looking to support their employees’ and members’ physical and mental health. We’re excited to announce today a new partnership with apree health that will provide our collective employers and health plan partners with expanded access to much-needed mental health resources.

Starting March 19, apree and Headspace customers will have the option to integrate the full suite of Headspace offerings into their employees’ benefits, including evidence-based mental health and mindfulness content, 1:1 mental health coaching, therapy and psychiatry, as well as work-life services. Through the new integration, members will be able to navigate to Headspace’s resources directly through a link in apree’s Castlight app. These offerings provide:

• Personalized, data-driven recommendations, providing support for removing barriers to mental healthcare at any acuity level or unique situation.
• Increased engagement through the platform via advocacy, activation and engagement, including education on Headspace and how it can guide members on their care journey, through the existing portal employees already use for benefits and other digital solutions.
• Incentivization, including tying rewards to meaningful moments on members’ individual mental health journeys, encouraging the healthiest outcomes and behavior change.
• Simplified procurement to ease implementation, along with flexible billing through apree health and claims billing for clinical services.

"Amidst America's mental health crisis, gaining access to essential mental health resources remains an uphill battle. Welcoming Headspace to our robust set of partners moves us further towards eliminating these barriers,” said Kristin Hall, VP of Clinical Programs and Patient Experience at apree health. “Together, we're committed to forging pathways to mental well-being, unlocking boundaries and supporting individuals on their personal journeys through life." 

Headspace and apree health believe in providing personalized care, and giving our members real-time, 24/7 access to mental health support for every moment of need. For both organizations, this means ensuring that members receive the right level of care at the right time, avoiding unnecessary treatment, lowering costs and helping them make meaningful changes to improve their mental health and overall well-being. Research shows that 85% of members who have used Headspace coaching and therapy saw an improvement  in depression symptoms after 6-16 weeks and 83% of members saw a reduction in anxiety symptoms after the same amount of time. By incorporating Headspace into apree health’s partner ecosystem, these organizations are offering employers an opportunity to further support their workforce.

"According to data from Headspace’s 2023 report on workforce attitudes, 73% of employees report regularly using their mental health benefits. It’s crucial that we are able to connect them with the right level of care to fit their individual needs – no matter where they are on their mental health and well-being journey.” said Katie DiPerna Cook, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Headspace. “We’re thrilled to be integrating Headspace’s comprehensive suite of offerings into apree health’s partner ecosystem, empowering apree’s members to take a more holistic approach to their healthcare and wellbeing.”

To learn more, please visit headspace.com or apreehealth.com.