WebMD Health Services Partners with Togetherall to Enhance Mental and Emotional Health Support, Address Loneliness

More than 77% of large companies report an increase in the mental health needs among their workforce, and another 16% anticipate that mental health needs will continue to increase in the future. In particular, loneliness and a lack of social connection are growing concerns in the workforce. Statistics show that even before 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, about half of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. In a report about this growing problem, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, discusses how loneliness can significantly impact not only our mental health, but our physical health, too.

WebMD Health Services, a leader in holistic wellbeing solutions, and a part of Internet Brands' WebMD Health Corp., today announced a new partnership with Togetherall, the leading online mental and emotional health community providing clinically moderated peer-to-peer support that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide mental health support.

The new offering, available through WebMD ONE, provides a safe space that allows an individual to engage anonymously, creating an environment for people to be authentic, with themselves and others, about their mental health. Togetherall's unique blend of community support, clinical moderation, and anonymity provides the opportunity to connect with and benefit from others who have gone through similar struggles, relieving loneliness, and fostering hope and resilience.

As many as 43% of employees worry that if they told their employer about a mental health condition, it would have a negative impact on their position in the workplace. Providing an online community that empowers individuals to seek support anonymously can help remove the stigma that often prevents people from reaching out for help with their mental health.

"At WebMD, we know that mental health needs look very different from one person to the next and can change depending on where an individual is at any point in time. We believe mental health support should be just as dynamic. We also recognize the pivotal role that social connection and community plays in regaining and maintaining good mental health," said Bruce Foyt, WebMD Health Services Vice President, Partnerships. "By joining forces with Togetherall, we aim to create a more accessible and inclusive space for individuals to seek the support they need, breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of community."

"Peer support is a critical component of the mental health support continuum, and especially important in reaching underserved populations and individuals who – for a variety of reasons – may not be comfortable reaching out to other forms of support. Togetherall complements coaching and counseling services in that peer support can work on its own and is helpful in tandem with other wellness supports," said Mathew McEvoy, Chief Executive Officer at Togetherall. "Partnering with WebMD Health Services gives us an opportunity to extend the work we do—offering employers and health plans the opportunity to integrate a clinically moderated support community into their organization's comprehensive workplace wellbeing strategy."