Calm, the mental health company known for its meditation and mindfulness tools, has officially launched Calm Health internationally, beginning with the UK and Canada. This expansion answers the rising demand for scalable, accessible, and engaging mental health solutions across global workforces and healthcare ecosystems.
Calm Health is an evidence-based, personalized platform that integrates with employer and health plan benefits to improve engagement and outcomes in mental health support.
Highlights of the Global Expansion
1. Why the Expansion Matters
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Mental health challenges remain unaddressed for over 70% of people globally.
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Barriers like stigma, cost, and access limitations are prevalent worldwide.
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Traditional employee assistance programs (EAPs) often see less than 5% engagement.
2. Markets Included in the Initial Rollout
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United Kingdom
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High public and employer interest in digital mental health tools
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Calm already widely adopted among UK individuals and employers
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Canada
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Rising need for accessible care amid provider shortages and high treatment costs
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Calm Health aligns with privacy regulations and addresses availability issues
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3. Global Benefits for Employers
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A single, unified mental health solution across international workforces
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Seamless integration with existing employer-sponsored benefits
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Supports engagement and visibility into underused resources
Calm Health: How the Platform Works
Personalized, Scalable Mental Health Support
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In-App Screening: Users complete a mental health screening and share personal health inputs.
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Tailored Recommendations: Based on data, users receive:
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Mindfulness and sleep content
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Psychologist-developed digital therapy programs
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Referrals to existing employer or health plan benefits
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Enhanced Engagement:
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77% of users complete the screening
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Members are 2x more likely to engage in outpatient mental health care
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Impact in the U.S. and Foundation for Global Growth
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Already available to 17 million+ Americans via employers and health plans
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Proven ability to:
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Drive early intervention
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Increase engagement with outpatient mental health services
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Reach underserved populations
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Compliance with key regulations:
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HIPAA and HITRUST in the U.S.
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Data privacy laws in the UK and Canada
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Quotes from Leadership
“In the U.S., Calm Health is already driving above-average engagement… Expanding globally is a natural next step.”
— David Ko, CEO of Calm
“With Calm Health, we can now deepen our support…offering a single tool their people can rely on, wherever they are.”
— Alex Will, President, Calm
Calm Health’s international expansion marks a significant milestone in global mental health care. By offering a personalized, compliant, and accessible platform that integrates into existing benefit systems, Calm is well-positioned to support global employers and public health systems alike.
With plans to enter more countries later this year, Calm Health is redefining how mental health care is delivered across borders.
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