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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Calm Health Expands Globally, Starting with UK and Canada
Article content Building on U.S. success, Calm Health launches internationally to help bridge care gaps, increase engagement with employer and health benefits, and scale access to mental health resources. Article content PALO ALTO, Calif. — Calm, a leading mental health company, today announced the international expansion of Calm Health, its evidence-based app that provides consumers access to mental health support through their employers, health plans or providers. Article content Calm Health's global rollout begins in the UK and Canada, driven by growing consumer demand for accessible, scalable, and engaging mental health support. The expansion also gives multinational employers a single, unified solution extending Calm's impact across borders while streamlining support for global workforces. The need for mental health support is urgent: globally, more than 70% of people experiencing mental health challenges don't seek help, often due to stigma, uncertainty, or limited access. Article content 'Most employers see less than 5% engagement with their employee assistance programs. Without engagement, we can't expect meaningful outcomes,' said David Ko, CEO of Calm. 'In the U.S., Calm Health is already driving above-average engagement across employer and health plan populations, a strong signal that we're meeting a critical need as demand rises here in the U.S. and worldwide. Expanding globally is a natural next step to make mental health support more accessible.' Article content Calm Health provides a personalized consumer experience designed to break through barriers for those seeking mental health support. It begins with an in-app mental health screening, paired with user inputs on physical health conditions and life experiences. Based on results, users receive tailored recommendations, including in-app mindfulness and sleep content, psychologist-developed digital programs or existing employer or health plan benefits. Calm Health integrates with employer and health plan benefits ecosystems to increase visibility and engagement across the full spectrum of care. Article content In the U.S., Calm Health has shown measurable impact, with 77% of users completing a mental health screening, a key driver of early intervention. Calm Health members are also twice as likely to engage in outpatient mental health care when needed compared to baseline groups*. The platform has also helped increase engagement with underutilized benefits and reached underserved populations, closing critical gaps in access and care, successes that set the foundation for global expansion. Article content 'The demand for accessible mental health resources in the UK has grown significantly, which we've seen through the strong adoption of Calm, both by individuals and employers,' said Alex Will, President at Calm. 'With Calm Health, we can now deepen our support by bringing evidence-based mental health resources to the market, designed to complement both the public health system and existing employer benefits. This expansion also allows us to better support companies with global teams by offering a single tool their people can rely on, wherever they are.' Article content In Canada, demand for mental health support is also rising, yet many people face significant barriers to accessing care, most commonly due to cost and limited availability of services. Article content Calm Health is currently available to more than 17 million people in the U.S. through employers, health plans, and providers, and is built to meet the needs of diverse populations. Designed with local regulatory requirements in mind, Calm Health complies with HIPAA and HITRUST standards in the U.S. and aligns with applicable data privacy laws in the UK and Canada. Article content Calm Health will expand to additional international markets later this year. To explore how Calm Health can support your populations, visit Article content Calm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Known for its flagship consumer app—ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and available in seven languages across around 190 countries—Calm helps people sleep better, stress less, and live more mindfully through content and tools from experts and beloved celebrity voices. Building on this foundation, Calm has created a broader portfolio including evidence-based solutions like Calm Health, offered through employers, health plans and providers, designed to expand access to mental health and sleep support, boost benefits engagement, and drive positive health outcomes. Today, Calm supports more than 3,500 organizations and reaches over 17 million covered lives through Calm Health. Calm has been recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company and one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Calm Health Expands Globally, Starting with UK and Canada
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Calm, a leading mental health company, today announced the international expansion of Calm Health, its evidence-based app that provides consumers access to mental health support through their employers, health plans or providers. Calm Health's global rollout begins in the UK and Canada, driven by growing consumer demand for accessible, scalable, and engaging mental health support. The expansion also gives multinational employers a single, unified solution extending Calm's impact across borders while streamlining support for global workforces. The need for mental health support is urgent: globally, more than 70% of people experiencing mental health challenges don't seek help, often due to stigma, uncertainty, or limited access. 'Most employers see less than 5% engagement with their employee assistance programs. Without engagement, we can't expect meaningful outcomes,' said David Ko, CEO of Calm. 'In the U.S., Calm Health is already driving above-average engagement across employer and health plan populations, a strong signal that we're meeting a critical need as demand rises here in the U.S. and worldwide. Expanding globally is a natural next step to make mental health support more accessible.' Calm Health provides a personalized consumer experience designed to break through barriers for those seeking mental health support. It begins with an in-app mental health screening, paired with user inputs on physical health conditions and life experiences. Based on results, users receive tailored recommendations, including in-app mindfulness and sleep content, psychologist-developed digital programs or existing employer or health plan benefits. Calm Health integrates with employer and health plan benefits ecosystems to increase visibility and engagement across the full spectrum of care. In the U.S., Calm Health has shown measurable impact, with 77% of users completing a mental health screening, a key driver of early intervention. Calm Health members are also twice as likely to engage in outpatient mental health care when needed compared to baseline groups*. The platform has also helped increase engagement with underutilized benefits and reached underserved populations, closing critical gaps in access and care, successes that set the foundation for global expansion. "The demand for accessible mental health resources in the UK has grown significantly, which we've seen through the strong adoption of Calm, both by individuals and employers,' said Alex Will, President at Calm. 'With Calm Health, we can now deepen our support by bringing evidence-based mental health resources to the market, designed to complement both the public health system and existing employer benefits. This expansion also allows us to better support companies with global teams by offering a single tool their people can rely on, wherever they are." In Canada, demand for mental health support is also rising, yet many people face significant barriers to accessing care, most commonly due to cost and limited availability of services. Calm Health is currently available to more than 17 million people in the U.S. through employers, health plans, and providers, and is built to meet the needs of diverse populations. Designed with local regulatory requirements in mind, Calm Health complies with HIPAA and HITRUST standards in the U.S. and aligns with applicable data privacy laws in the UK and Canada. Calm Health will expand to additional international markets later this year. To explore how Calm Health can support your populations, visit *Engagement data from one of Calm's large U.S. national health plan partners. For privacy and compliance, source name is anonymized. About Calm Calm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Known for its flagship consumer app—ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and available in seven languages across around 190 countries—Calm helps people sleep better, stress less, and live more mindfully through content and tools from experts and beloved celebrity voices. Building on this foundation, Calm has created a broader portfolio including evidence-based solutions like Calm Health, offered through employers, health plans and providers, designed to expand access to mental health and sleep support, boost benefits engagement, and drive positive health outcomes. Today, Calm supports more than 3,500 organizations and reaches over 17 million covered lives through Calm Health. Calm has been recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company and one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter. Learn more at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Calm Health Expands Globally, Starting with UK and Canada
Building on U.S. success, Calm Health launches internationally to help bridge care gaps, increase engagement with employer and health benefits, and scale access to mental health resources. PALO ALTO, Calif., June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calm, a leading mental health company, today announced the international expansion of Calm Health, its evidence-based app that provides consumers access to mental health support through their employers, health plans or providers. Calm Health's global rollout begins in the UK and Canada, driven by growing consumer demand for accessible, scalable, and engaging mental health support. The expansion also gives multinational employers a single, unified solution extending Calm's impact across borders while streamlining support for global workforces. The need for mental health support is urgent: globally, more than 70% of people experiencing mental health challenges don't seek help, often due to stigma, uncertainty, or limited access. "Most employers see less than 5% engagement with their employee assistance programs. Without engagement, we can't expect meaningful outcomes," said David Ko, CEO of Calm. "In the U.S., Calm Health is already driving above-average engagement across employer and health plan populations, a strong signal that we're meeting a critical need as demand rises here in the U.S. and worldwide. Expanding globally is a natural next step to make mental health support more accessible." Calm Health provides a personalized consumer experience designed to break through barriers for those seeking mental health support. It begins with an in-app mental health screening, paired with user inputs on physical health conditions and life experiences. Based on results, users receive tailored recommendations, including in-app mindfulness and sleep content, psychologist-developed digital programs or existing employer or health plan benefits. Calm Health integrates with employer and health plan benefits ecosystems to increase visibility and engagement across the full spectrum of care. In the U.S., Calm Health has shown measurable impact, with 77% of users completing a mental health screening, a key driver of early intervention. Calm Health members are also twice as likely to engage in outpatient mental health care when needed compared to baseline groups*. The platform has also helped increase engagement with underutilized benefits and reached underserved populations, closing critical gaps in access and care, successes that set the foundation for global expansion. "The demand for accessible mental health resources in the UK has grown significantly, which we've seen through the strong adoption of Calm, both by individuals and employers," said Alex Will, President at Calm. "With Calm Health, we can now deepen our support by bringing evidence-based mental health resources to the market, designed to complement both the public health system and existing employer benefits. This expansion also allows us to better support companies with global teams by offering a single tool their people can rely on, wherever they are." In Canada, demand for mental health support is also rising, yet many people face significant barriers to accessing care, most commonly due to cost and limited availability of services. Calm Health is currently available to more than 17 million people in the U.S. through employers, health plans, and providers, and is built to meet the needs of diverse populations. Designed with local regulatory requirements in mind, Calm Health complies with HIPAA and HITRUST standards in the U.S. and aligns with applicable data privacy laws in the UK and Canada. Calm Health will expand to additional international markets later this year. To explore how Calm Health can support your populations, visit *Engagement data from one of Calm's large U.S. national health plan partners. For privacy and compliance, source name is anonymized. About Calm Calm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Known for its flagship consumer app—ranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and available in seven languages across around 190 countries—Calm helps people sleep better, stress less, and live more mindfully through content and tools from experts and beloved celebrity voices. Building on this foundation, Calm has created a broader portfolio including evidence-based solutions like Calm Health, offered through employers, health plans and providers, designed to expand access to mental health and sleep support, boost benefits engagement, and drive positive health outcomes. Today, Calm supports more than 3,500 organizations and reaches over 17 million covered lives through Calm Health. Calm has been recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company and one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Erin Stolze | Communicationspress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Journals
21-05-2025
- Health
- Business Journals
How employers can improve workforce access to mental health care
Mental health challenges continue to grow and can have a significant impact on employees. According to new data from America's Health Rankings, nearly 20% of adults in Tennessee reported experiencing frequent mental distress in 2024. To focus on just one condition, 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders that can impact quality of life both inside and outside the office, and anxiety is now the No. 1 mental health issue among American workers. Workload and working long hours can have a negative impact on overall mental health, happiness and well-being, according to the American Psychological Association. Supporting employee mental health needs Surveys show that employees overwhelmingly believe support for mental health at work is important. In fact, 92% of workers said it is very or somewhat important to them to work for an organization that values their emotional and psychological well-being. Having affordable mental health care is, therefore, crucial to promoting well-being and a positive employee experience. Offering employees modernized health plans can help the workforce more readily access needed services to support their overall health, well-being and experience. Modernized health plans offer better access The Surest health plan from UnitedHealthcare gives employees the tools to search for mental health care through an easy-to-use digital shopping experience that can help improve access and lower the total cost of care. Surest eliminates deductibles and coinsurance. Instead, members have copays that vary based on the provider and facility, with higher-value options costing less. Providers are evaluated on how they have performed historically on certain criteria like effectiveness and cost efficiency. Recent studies found the Surest model lowered consumer out-of-pocket costs by 54%. For employers, total cost per member per month was 11% lower with Surest. Women who choose Surest paid 88% less for anxiety-related provider visits and 82% less for depression-related visits compared to members on a conventional health plan, according to one recent study. Data also shows that Surest members interact with the health system more frequently when they need care, including 20% more physician visits, a 9% increase in preventive physical exams, a 15% increase in preventive mammograms and a 34% increase in preventive colonoscopies. They also tended to opt for better provider options with 92% of members selecting high-efficiency providers. Digital resources offer support and convenience Studies show that Surest members also have improved access to care. Eligible Surest members can now access digital tools, such as Calm Health, as a part of their mental health benefits. Calm Health offers an entry point for eligible Surest members to connect with personalized resources to help support their mental health in the moment or as a supplement to engagement with a licensed professional. Calm Health is an evidence-based mental health app, designed to help members access personalized mental health support, including mental health screenings, therapy referrals, personalized programs and daily self-care content. By offering more modern health plans and digital resources, employers can enhance their employees' access to mental health care. These types of resources reduce out-of-pocket costs, improve health outcomes and can help create a more engaged, productive and satisfied workforce.
