preventionVirtual Care First Lifestyle Medicine Marketplace, Announces Partnership with Healthcare Software Company at the End of March omics Designing a mental health platform for students at Butler University. The two Indianapolis companies created a custom solution for Butler to provide students with online therapy and other health support.
Affected by the epidemic, college students Report They experienced worsening mental health challenges. As a result, universities and companies are grappling with the growing need for mental health services in this population. E.g, Timely MD, University Telemedicineand mantra health Both specialize in online therapy for college students.
However, Preventia and LifeOmic executives believe their product is unique and more comprehensive because it not only connects students with therapists, but also helps students track areas related to their overall health, including sleep, exercise, nutrition and mindfulness.
Butler plans to make the app free to students.
“Student well-being is a top priority at Butler University, and we continue to make investments to help our students cope with the stress and stress that often present in college life,” said Frank E. Ross III, vice president of student affairs at Butler University, in one Press Releases. “Adding teletherapy services to a range of on-campus counseling services and other resources already available to support student mental health underscores our commitment to student well-being.”
LifeOmic combines its software with Preventia’s certified provider care network; the resulting platform allows Butler students to connect with mental health coaches and therapists through a free app, extend your life. In addition, the app provides educational content in addition to connecting students with clinicians.
The app is designed to provide students with multiple benefits. For example, it allows students to access mental health support outside of the traditional 9-5 hours that can usually be booked. Additionally, campus advising centers can become overwhelmed and have wait times—the app connects students with outside providers to circumvent this potential problem.
“This is unique because we approach this problem from a holistic perspective,” CEO Brian Schroeder and founder of Preventia said in an email provided by the representative. “The BUBeWell team at Butler knows that mental health is an important factor in a person’s overall well-being. The amazing wellness content and tracking that students experience in the LIFE Extend app, coupled with personalization from Preventia mental health providers support, providing a synergistic health solution in this university environment.”
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