This acquisition of the world-renowned
provider of moodgym and other programs will allow for the expansion
of Dialogue's mental health service offering
MONTREAL, May 21, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Dialogue Health
Technologies Inc. announced today the acquisition of the
world-renowned mental health provider, e-hub Health (eHH), a
leader in internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT).
eHH's moodgym program is one of the most research-backed and
peer-reviewed iCBT solutions in the world, and is widely recognized
as a groundbreaking technology solution for mental health. iCBT
uses similar principles and techniques as in-person cognitive
behavioural therapy programs, but is delivered in a structured
electronic format consisting of educational lessons and
assignments. This will allow Dialogue to offer a comprehensive iCBT
service within its Integrated Health Platform™.
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"Today's acquisition is an important milestone toward the
launch of Dialogue's iCBT program. Alongside our comprehensive and
multidisciplinary Integrated Health Platform™, the expertise and
knowledge developed by e-Hub Health, one of the most clinically
validated iCBT providers, will further position Dialogue as the
Canadian leader in quality virtual healthcare, and offer added
excellent mental health support to millions of Canadians in a time
of need." - Anna Chif, Chief Product Officer,
Dialogue.
This acquisition rounds out Dialogue's end-to-end approach to
mental healthcare and creates a differentiated offering which is
unparalleled in the Canadian market. Dialogue's iCBT program
will be fully embedded within the Integrated Health Platform™.
Unlike other mental health providers which offer a fragmented
patient experience, Dialogue's iCBT offering will be directly
promoted, accessible and integrated with our other services.
eHH's unique programs support a wide range of mental health
concerns; moodgym, which targets the reduction of depression
and anxiety symptoms, e-couch, which includes targeted
programs for depression, anxiety, bereavement, divorce, and social
anxiety, Mental Health Guru, a module-based online training
program shown to reduce stigma surrounding mental health within
organizations, and others such as the Gambling Self-Help
program. The programs were originally developed at
Australian National University (ANU) by
professors, clinicians and globally recognized mental health
experts. eHH was spun out of the ANU to commercialize the programs
globally.
eHH programs have a strong evidence base and have been proven
effective in reducing symptoms of the most common mental health
issues in a wide range of user groups, and with results extending
beyond 12 months. In fact, moodgym is one of the most
researched online mental health programs globally, with over 25
randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published by research groups
worldwide. eHH partners with government agencies, insurance
companies, health providers and educational institutions around the
world, and its self-help programs have been used by more than one
million individuals. eHH also supports organizations by
managing mental health concerns and reducing associated
productivity losses in a timely and cost-effective way.
"By joining with Dialogue, e-hub Health will be able to
rapidly expand the reach of our programs around the world, and so
contribute to better mental health at a time when the need for
effective and accessible help has become so high. Dialogue and
e-hub Health remain fully committed to providing the programs to
our existing clients and users, including the Australian community.
Dialogue's strengths as a virtual care leader, including its
Integrated Health Platform™, will enhance and improve our current
offering." - Dr. Kylie Bennett,
e-Hub Health co-founder.
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the need for mental health
support, causing mental health issues to rise in and outside the
workplace. With one-in-five people struggling with mental health
illness in any given year, accessible mental health support options
are highly necessary. Through its Integrated Health Platform™,
Dialogue looks forward to supporting its members with the
introduction of an iCBT solution.
About Dialogue
Incorporated in 2016, Dialogue is Canada's premier virtual healthcare and
wellness platform, providing affordable, on-demand access to
quality care. Through our team of health professionals, we serve
employers and organizations who have an interest in the health and
well-being of their employees, members and their families. Our
Integrated Health Platform™ is a one-stop healthcare hub that
centralizes all of our programs in a single, user-friendly
application, providing access to services 24 hours per day, 365
days per year from the convenience of a smartphone, computer or
tablet.
About e-Hub Health
e-Hub Health (eHH) delivers online self-help programs to improve
mental health and well-being. eHH programs provide users with
evidence-based information and skills training to prevent or manage
the symptoms of common mental health problems, and provide
organizations with tools for their employees, to reduce the costs
associated with mental health issues in their workforce. moodgym
and mental health guru were originally developed and evaluated over
15 years by researchers at The Australian
National University, and are now available to organizations
and individuals worldwide through subscription. eHH was founded by
staff involved in the development and delivery of its e-mental
health programs for over 14 years.
SOURCE Dialogue Health Technologies Inc.