Amid a global mental health crisis, TELUS is exploring new, innovative ways to make mental health support more accessible by partnering with peer support platform TalkLife creating a safe space for people to connect
TalkLife is also a valued partner of TELUS Health, a global healthcare leader supporting over 69 million lives worldwide. Integrated into TELUS Health's employee assistance program (EAP), TalkLife plays an important role in supporting one of the largest employer-funded healthcare networks globally. Together, this powerful synergy enables people in both the academic and employer markets to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
"No one should struggle alone, and we believe that peer support has the power to break the stigma around mental health. Technology allows us to create safe spaces for people to connect and share whenever they need to and wherever they are," said
TELUS Ventures' investment in TalkLife will power the company to expand its reach with a focus on building out its presence in the North American market. It will contribute to scale operations, and cement TalkLife's place as the leading peer provider of mental health support globally, helping those who might struggle to access traditional mental health support because of stigma, cost, or availability. TalkLife has partnered with world leading researchers from Harvard, MIT, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Research, University of Washington and Cornell University as it continues to drive forward understanding of how technology and the internet can foster supportive online engagements for those struggling.
"TELUS Ventures' mission is to find the best companies in the world and help them transform and grow while they tackle some of today's biggest challenges," said
About TELUS Ventures
As the strategic investment arm of TELUS Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU), TELUS Ventures is one of
About TalkLife
TalkLife Ltd builds engaging, relevant and safe online spaces for people around the world to give and get support for their mental health. Harnessing the power of peer support, TalkLife offers instant connection for those who may be feeling isolated or alone combined with professional clinical moderation, real time escalation and world class ML technology.
TalkLife specialises in providing bespoke peer support products for students via TalkCampus and employees via TalkLife Workplace in addition to its free to use public offering.
TalkLife is staffed by a diverse global team of 50, with Head Quarters in
For more information please visit: https://www.talklife.com/
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