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A new report from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, reveals that while full-time, Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates remain one of the most polarizing issues, they also represent one of the most promising opportunities for companies to reexamine their workplace culture and the level of support and resources they’re providing to their employees.

A new survey from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, reveals that for many American workers, the holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year, driven by financial stress, work demands, and family obligations.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced that Jeff Brodsky, former Chief Human Resources Officer of Morgan Stanley, has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointments of Chen Cheng as Chief Technology Officer and Erin Brown as General Counsel, along with other company momentum, as it accelerates its mission to make mental health care more accessible, personalized, and effective worldwide.

A new report from Modern Health, a global premium mental health solution provider, reveals a troubling picture of how Gen Z and Millennial employees are faring: only 16% rate their current mental health as excellent, with the vast majority grappling with anxiety fueled by economic uncertainty and financial stress that is taxing work productivity and personal time. In a survey of 1,000 American professionals aged 18 to 44, 79% not only feel anxious from economic uncertainty, concerningly they are also sacrificing their mental health to meet work demands.

Modern Health, a global leader in workplace mental health solutions, proudly announces the launch of FlexEAP by Modern Health (“Flex”), a next-gen Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to fill a critical gap in the quality of mental health support offered to workers. Flex addresses the critical shortcomings of traditional EAPs by delivering rapid access to care, adaptive support extending far beyond crisis intervention, and a seamless, consistent global experience.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointment of Laura Dunn as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. A seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience driving strategic growth, client retention, and operational excellence in human resources outsourcing and consulting, Dunn joins Modern Health to help scale the company’s global presence and strengthen its market leadership.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointment of Alison Borland as Chief People and Strategy Officer, effective immediately. A recognized industry thought leader, Borland brings more than two decades of executive experience in benefits, well-being, and strategic growth to Modern Health as the company continues to scale its global reach and impact.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointment of Matt Levin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Founder and former CEO Alyson Watson will transition into the role of Executive Chair of the Board, where she will continue to shape the company’s long-term vision and strategy.

According to a new report from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, the American workforce is grappling with surging levels of stress, low mood, and seeking more workplace mental health benefits. In a survey of 1,000 full-time U.S. employees commissioned to understand the state of mental health across America's workforce at the start of 2025, 75% report experiencing some form of low mood, largely driven by politics and current events, and 74% say they want mental health resources specifically addressing global political turmoil. Alarmingly, almost half of respondents say life was easier during the COVID-19 pandemic than it is now—just two months into 2025.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the appointment of Adam Brown as Chief Financial Officer. With an extensive background in healthcare finance and operations, including significant experience scaling high-growth healthcare technology companies, Brown brings deep industry expertise to the company.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, unveiled a groundbreaking study today conducted by the non-profit research institute RAND Europe that uncovers how individuals worldwide engage with mental health support. The research highlights, for the first time in the digital mental health industry, the significant differences in global engagement patterns, underscoring the urgent need for a more innovative approach to care that is scalable, sustainable, and personalized to each person’s specific needs and preferences wherever they are in the world.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced that actor and mental health advocate Simu Liu will be the keynote speaker at its fourth-annual conference, Elevate, taking place virtually on October 2, 2024. Liu will join Elevate’s impressive lineup of mental health experts, practitioners, healthcare consultants, and advocates, which also includes HR and benefits specialists from companies worldwide. Liu follows in the footsteps of other renowned Elevate speakers such as Naomi Osaka, Abby Wambach, Venus Williams, Jared Leto, Karamo from Queer Eye, and many more!

Inc. revealed today that Modern Health has been selected to the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the acquisition of Anvil Health’s artificial intelligence technology and the appointment of Paul Clark as Head of AI Strategy. Paul brings over two decades of experience in technology leadership across venture-backed startups and his own businesses, most recently as co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Anvil Health, which focused on AI applications in healthcare. This strategic move underscores Modern Health’s commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide the best member and customer experience and accelerate its mission of making mental health a strength and priority for all.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, and Generali Health Solutions GmbH, today are announcing an exclusive partnership. Being a provider of proven effective health programs, Generali Health Solutions GmbH is part of the international Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. This partnership comes at a time when there is a growing need for workplace mental health support. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with 12 billion workdays lost to depression and anxiety, translating into an estimated annual $1 trillion loss in productivity. The partnership now enables employers in more than 50 countries to invest in the mental health of their employees, marking a significant step forward in prioritizing workplace mental health on a global scale.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Modern Health. This year, 88% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 31 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces its inaugural industry mental health event, Elevate Well-Being, taking place virtually on May 15, 2024. Elevate Well-Being is a captivating sub-series of its esteemed fourth-annual industry event, Elevate, taking place later this year. With an agenda packed with the latest data-driven and clinical insights, interactive discussions, and thought leadership on key mental health topics, attendees will have the opportunity to glean actionable strategies from a lineup of esteemed speakers, including mental health experts, practitioners, and HR and benefits leaders from companies such as Clif Bar, Box, Netsmart, Fivetran, and more.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the appointment of Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, as Clinical Advisor and Board member of Modern Health’s Professional Corporation entities, and Reena Pande, MD MSc, as Clinical Advisor. Both Dr. Pande and Dr. Meltzer-Brody bring deep healthcare expertise and experience to Modern Health. Dr. Pande is a physician, entrepreneur, and experienced healthcare executive, and Dr. Meltzer-Brody is the Assad Meymandi Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Both will be offering their expertise to Modern Health as the company continues to expand its partnerships with employers, health plans, and other organizations.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, and Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated media company, Hana Kuma, today announces the release of their podcast video series, Can’t Wait To Hear From You. The series delves deep into the psyche of high-performing individuals, exploring their daily connection with their inner voice, pivotal moments that shaped their self-expression, and the effective mental care strategies they employ to nurture their identity. Can’t Wait to Hear From You features two rotating hosts – New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, as well as renowned YouTube influencer Franny Arrieta.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the appointment of Steve Fitz to its leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer. With an extensive background in go-to-market leadership for global Enterprise SaaS and technology companies, including Sumo Logic and MapR Technologies, Fitz brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Modern Health. Additionally, Modern Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Gyre Renwick, its Chief Operating Officer, to the role of President.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces its latest Pathways Collection focused on Physical Well-Being. In a groundbreaking move for the company, Modern Health is building a future as the only platform to support mental and physical health across all modalities of care. This inaugural launch of its Physical Well-Being Pathways Collection marks the commencement of a detailed product roadmap dedicated to addressing the crucial intersection of physical and mental health. Modern Health’s vision refuses to compartmentalize mental and physical health, instead creating a path toward lasting wellness and longevity.

Today, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated production company Hana Kuma and global workplace mental health platform Modern Health launched a special edition of the video series Can’t Wait To Hear From You.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the next stage of its continued clinical and market-leading innovation with the expansion of its family care offering. Modern Health is launching a new Pathways Collection designed to support parents through some of the more challenging and important milestones along the parenting journey. Family Care Pathways, an extension of Modern Health’s Family Care suite of services, was developed to deepen its support for parents and families by providing specialized one-on-one programs guided by Pathway Specialists. Modern Health family-specific services also include one-on-one therapy available for children, coaching, group Circles, self-guided digital resources, and navigation support.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced renowned economist, bestselling author, and parenting expert Emily Oster and Emmy-nominated television personality, culture expert, and activist Karamo as keynote speakers at its third-annual conference, Elevate, taking place virtually on October 4, 2023. Oster and Karamo will join Elevate’s lineup of mental health experts, practitioners, healthcare consultants, and advocates, which also includes HR and benefits specialists from companies including Intel, RSM, Splunk, Stitch Fix, Proofpoint, Medallia, and more.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today during National Recovery Month, announces the expansion of its substance use care offering, providing robust and comprehensive support for employers and their employees with substance use concerns. Modern Health’s clinically designed support addresses the entire spectrum of substance use needs, providing proactive detection and outreach, comprehensive clinical treatment, specialized care coordination for members with high-acuity needs, as well as evidence-based preventative care and education. Modern Health is empowering employers to support their entire workforce with clinically robust and personalized care no matter where they are in their journey.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the launch of Care Connect, the industry’s most complete services suite for guiding members to care, with a focus on members with highly acute or otherwise complex mental health needs. The services are clinically designed to support members through a combination of proactive outreach and dedicated care coordination, guiding and connecting individuals seamlessly to higher levels of care. To date, standard solutions don’t go beyond the referral. This new model goes beyond care navigation, with care coordinators offering dedicated support in finding placement at outpatient and inpatient facilities where possible.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces its latest clinical innovation, Modern Health Pathways, a targeted, high-touch 1:1 care offering designed to accelerate outcomes across specialized areas of need. Modern Health Pathways is the first of its kind in the digital mental health industry and the only modality of care that guides both managers and employees through specialized topics with an evidence-based structure, ongoing 1:1 support from a dedicated Pathway Specialist, self-guided experiences, and topic-specific assessments to measure impact.

Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announces the launch of Modern Health Central™, a new enhanced employer hub for workplace well-being. HR leaders are facing a growing expectation to become mental health first responders despite having a hard time supporting their own mental health as they face everything from a global pandemic to macroeconomic pressures. Modern Health has evolved its employer Insights Hub to create an industry-defining platform for employers to scale employee well-being and meet evolving expectations.