Headspace, the comprehensive mental health platform, has announced it now offers mental health coaching for its direct-to-consumer subscriber base and will bring therapy services to consumers later in 2024.
Beginning this month, US consumers can sign up to access one-on-one support from a mental health coach, enabling them to tackle a wide range of life challenges that may not require a therapist. Headspace mental health coaches can help people with everything from managing everyday stress and building healthier relationships, to getting more restful sleep and improving emotional resilience. Members can chat with a coach on their own time, from anywhere, all within the Headspace app.
“The reality is that mental health is not linear; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. One day, a person may feel like they can manage anxious thoughts with a simple breathing exercise. The next day, they may need to unpack a mountain of emotions. Mental health coaches adeptly assist people in navigating these emotional waves, offering tailored guidance, practical strategies and curated resources to forge a path forward,” said Jenna Glover, Ph.D., Chief Clinical Officer, Headspace. “By bringing mental health services to consumers, we’re advancing our mission of providing every person with lifelong mental health support. We believe coaching is a lower-cost and more accessible level of care than therapy that can help the majority of our members stay on track with health and wellness goals and feel supported.”