NEW YORK, August 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health company, announced its partnership with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the global advocacy organization for professional tennis players. Talkspace will serve as PTPA’s exclusive mental health technology partner, providing players, their families and support teams with free, 24/7 access to Talkspace’s self-help therapy app, Talkspace Go, as well as discounted access to its virtual therapy offerings.
“Talkspace is honored to partner with PTPA as its exclusive mental health service provider, dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based support where and when players need it. This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to promoting mental well-being and ensuring accessible and convenient mental health resources for everyone,” said Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer, Talkspace.
“Professional tennis players face unique challenges such as constant travel, carrying a suitcase year-round, and managing the pressures of a particular sport, making it difficult to prioritize mental health,” said Ahmad Nassar, PTPA Executive Director. “Through Talkspace, we can now support player well-being holistically and consistently – not just during tournaments, but throughout the year. This is an important addition to the PTPA Mental Wellness Program and our player health and wellness services.”
Through the partnership, eligible professional tennis players, their family members (13+) and support teams will receive one year of complimentary access to Talkspace Go, a self-guided online mental health support program that offers personalized therapy courses and live and on-demand virtual classes led by therapists. Players can also sign up for individual, couples or teen therapy to connect with their own licensed therapist anytime, anywhere, and pay with insurance, or if paying out of pocket, they will receive $100 off their first month.
Talkspace joins the PTPA’s growing suite of player health and wellness services and benefits. Earlier in 2024, the PTPA launched its innovative medical network program, PTPA MedNet, and launched the Mental Wellness Program to support players’ mental strategies on the field. The organization continues to introduce new programs specifically designed to protect and advance the holistic health and safety of players as part of its overall mission to protect players worldwide.
Players can learn more about Talkspace here.
About Talkspace
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) is a leading provider of virtual behavioral health services committed to helping people live healthier, happier lives through access to high-quality mental health services. At Talkspace, we believe that mental health services are at the heart of overall health and should be available to everyone.
Talkspace pioneered the ability to text with a licensed therapist from anywhere and now offers a full suite of mental health services, including therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, as well as psychiatric care and medication management (18+). With Talkspace’s core therapy offerings, members are matched with one of thousands of licensed therapists within days and can engage in unlimited video, audio, or live chat sessions, and/or asynchronous text messaging sessions.
All care offered at Talkspace is delivered through an easy-to-use, fully encrypted web and mobile platform that meets federal, state, and HIPAA regulatory requirements. More than 151 million Americans have access to Talkspace through their health insurance plan, employee assistance programs, our partnerships with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through their employer, school, or government agency.
For more information, visit www.talkspace.com.
About the Professional Tennis Players Association
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) is a global organization that unites and mobilizes tennis players to promote transparency and fairness in professional tennis. As an independent entity, the PTPA is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of professional male and female tennis players throughout their careers. Prioritizing critical aspects such as health and safety, schedules, rules, rewards, benefits, and education, the PTPA strives to build a fair and sustainable competitive environment for current and future generations of players. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, the PTPA operates on a global scale. For more information, visit www.ptpaplayers.com and connect with @ptpaplayers on social media.
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