Talk:Talkspace

Contested deletion

This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --Amargue (talk) 17:43, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

It does nothing more than provide minimal information about a service. I have edited out words in hopes that it meets your guidelines for it to remain in wikipedia. I do not believe it has any language that would make it promotional in any way. The page contains only information on what it is, who created it, funding values and references reliable sources that back up the facts presented. (Amargue (talk) 17:43, 2 April 2015 (UTC))

seems weird that this doesn't note any of the professional controversy? - see https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/19/14004442/talkspace-therapy-app-reviews-patient-safety-privacy-liability-online & https://www.thecut.com/2016/12/the-potential-danger-in-therapy-apps-like-talkspace.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.70.7.86 (talk) 21:51, 20 February 2018 (UTC)

Proposing additions to the History section

Hello! I'm a connected contributor with a declared COI on this Talk page. I'd like to suggest updates to the article’s History section to help bring it up to date, as the current content ends in 2021. My proposed additions are posted below.

I understand the importance of maintaining neutrality and reliable sourcing, and I’ve done my best to reflect that in the draft. Thanks for your time and consideration. Any feedback is appreciated.

Dr. Jon Cohen (physician) became Talkspace CEO in September 2022.

In 2022, Talkspace shifted its primary focus from direct-to-consumer services to enterprise and payer partnerships, aiming to provide mental health services through health plans, employers, and government contracts.

In 2023, the company secured a $26 million contract with New York City to provide free therapy services to teens aged 13 to 17.

In 2024, Talkspace launched the Behavioral Health Consortium, a network that allows clinicians to refer insured members with high-acuity needs—such as substance use, alcoholism, and eating disorders—to in-network specialty care providers. The consortium is accessible through Talkspace’s Health Collective platform, which also connects users to services from partners like Oura, Evernow, and Options MD. In the same year, Talkspace and Ovia Health by Labcorp co-launched the Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions, a partnership aimed at advancing women’s health through technology, service integration, and workplace policy advocacy. The coalition includes companies like Conceive, Evernow, FitOn, Nurx, Cove, and Nutrium, and seeks to improve healthcare access, reduce stigma, and develop employer-supported solutions tailored to women’s diverse physical and mental health needs.

Also in 2024, Talkspace partnered with Amazon Health Services to offer virtual therapy services through Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector where users access insurance-covered care. The collaboration allows Amazon users to discover and verify their mental health benefits, then connect with a licensed Talkspace therapist through a simplified intake process.

By early 2025, Talkspace reported its first profitable quarter, attributing the success to growth in business-to-business contracts and Medicare services.

SBCornelius (talk) 18:51, 6 June 2025 (UTC)

 Not done for now: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Where should these changes be made? GoldRomean (talk) 00:40, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

Hi @GoldRomean and thank you for the quick review. Looking back, I agree that my request should have been more clear. The History section currently ends with the following paragraph:

In November 2021, the chief operating officer, CEO, and head of clinical services all resigned within a span of weeks. The company disclosed that some of the resignations were in connection to an offsite company event. Shareholder rights law firms announced investigations that the company's former leadership violated securities law.

I'd like to propose that the paragraphs I included above be added to the History section following that last paragraph about 2021. This will make that section of the article feel less dated. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. SBCornelius (talk) 15:41, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

I would say the info you propose sort of feels like an advertisement. GoldRomean (talk) 15:45, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

Hi @GoldRomean! Thank you for the feedback. I'll work on editing my proposed copy with that in mind. Do you think this is a tone issue, or are some points I've included inherently promotional, independent of the wording? Thanks again, and I'll work on this and change the tag back to unanswered when done. SBCornelius (talk) 17:21, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

@GoldRomean, I've changed the tone and how the information is presented. Please let me know if this is acceptable.

Dr. Jon Cohen (physician) became Talkspace CEO in September 2022.

In 2023, the company secured a $26 million contract with New York City to provide free therapy services to teens aged 13 to 17.

In 2024, Talkspace launched the Behavioral Health Consortium, a network for referring patients with substance use, alcoholism, and eating disorders to in-network care providers. The consortium is accessible through Talkspace’s Health Collective platform, which connects users to other healthcare platforms. In the same year, Talkspace and Ovia Health by Labcorp co-launched the Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions, a partnership aimed at advancing women’s health .

Also in 2024, Talkspace became available through Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector where users access insurance-covered care. The collaboration allows Amazon users to confirm their mental health benefits and connect with a licensed Talkspace therapist.

By early 2025, Talkspace reported its first profitable quarter, attributing the success to a focus on enterprise and payer partnerships where mental health services became available through health plans, employers, and government contracts.}

SBCornelius (talk) 19:48, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

Sorry for the delay. That looks fine, go ahead and make the changes. However, I wouldn't object to another editor removing it if they find it to be too promotional. GoldRomean (talk) 14:20, 19 June 2025 (UTC)

Hi @ GoldRomean, and thanks for the quick feedback. I don't have the ability to add the revised text to the article. Would you be comfortable doing that? Thanks again for the help, and please let me know how you'd suggest we proceed. SBCornelius (talk) 20:14, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

 Done, sorry, didn't notice your block. GoldRomean (talk) 20:21, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

@GoldRomeanThank you! SBCornelius (talk) 21:07, 20 June 2025 (UTC)