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Talkspace and the American Federation of Teachers Join Forces to Enhance Mental Health Support for Educators, Healthcare and Public Workers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American
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[{"type":"text","content":" NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced a new partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The partnership will offer discounted access to high-quality therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources, including curated monthly content, to AFT’s more than 1.7 million members, including educators, paraprofessionals, nurses, health professionals, and retirees.\n\n\nAccording to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, workplace stress has reached an alarming level, with 77% of workers having reported experiencing work-related stress in the past year. Educators in particular continue to grapple with elevated rates of stress and anxiety, as evidenced by a recent study highlighting that teachers report worse well-being compared to the general population of working adults.\n\n\n“Talkspace is proud to join forces with the AFT to deliver high-quality mental health support for educators and school personnel who stand on the frontlines, playing essential roles in shaping positive futures for our youth,” said Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer of Talkspace. “This partnership highlights our ongoing commitment to championing mental well-being and providing accessible, affordable mental health resources to those in the field of education and beyond.”\n\n\n“Ask any working person today – especially educators, healthcare professionals and public employees – and they’ll tell you that increased stress, trauma and anxiety are a part of their daily lives,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Our educators, nurses and the many other people we represent make their career caring for others, but to do their jobs well they need to be able to care for themselves too. Self care is more than spa days and movie nights; it’s having the time, access, and resources to devote to their own mental wellbeing, including therapy. As their union, AFT wants to help the people who care for our students, our patients, and our communities make it easier to get help when they need it, too. With Talkspace, our members can access important therapy and mental health resources at a discounted rate so their own wellness never has to take a backseat.”\n\n\nThis collaboration with AFT builds upon Talkspace’s successful collaborations with schools...