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In Our Normalization Era: Talkspace’s Second Annual Survey Validates Surge in Mental Health Openness and Calls for Greater Mental Health Care Access Across Generations
• 85% of respondents believe people are more open to therapy than they were 5 years ago • 84% of respondents are not confident government policy makers are
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n• 85% of respondents believe people are more open to therapy than they were 5 years ago\n• 84% of respondents are not confident government policy makers are prioritizing mental health care accessibility and affordability\n• Gen Z and 65+ respondents tie for citing loneliness as a top concern\n\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTalkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health company, today released the results of its second annual New Normalization survey. This year’s report titled, “In Our Normalization Era,” found that openness around mental health conversations continues to grow across all generations, with respondents significantly more open to discussing their mental health than they were five years ago. It also revealed that expectations for mental health support from employers and the government remain overwhelmingly high, but that 84% of respondents are not confident that federal, state and local leaders are prioritizing mental health care accessibility and affordability.\n\n\nEchoing last year’s results, respondents affirmed that mental health talk is no longer taboo, and going to therapy is seen as routine. In fact, 85% of respondents believe people are more open to therapy than they were 5 years ago, up from 81% in 2023. Additionally, respondents reported less stigma and more acceptance of discussing mental health challenges with their peers. Sixty-eight percent (68%) are more likely to discuss mental health with their friends, up from 65% in 2023, and 65% are more likely to discuss mental health with their partner, up from 60% in 2023. The survey also found that mental health now qualifies as an everyday discussion topic. Respondents ranked it among the top 3 personal topics they regularly discuss with their friends, speaking about it more openly than politics, religion, sex, or finances.\n\n\n“At Talkspace, we believe that mental health should be a fundamental part of healthcare. Just as we have a primary care physician, we should have a licensed mental health professional to whom we can turn for regular care. Our latest survey confirms that people are more willing than ever to discuss their mental health and seek therapy, breaking down stigmas that have existed for far too long,” said Jon R. Cohen, MD, CEO of Talkspace. “There is a clear need for comprehensive mental health benefits and an expectation ...