Talkspace is an online therapy platform that provides a convenient and affordable way to improve mental health. Users can get matched with a licensed therapist in their state and communicate via text, audio, and video messages from the comfort of their device. The platform allows users to send unlimited messages from anywhere, at any time, and receive a response at least once a day, five days per week. <br/><br/>Talkspace has been shown to be as effective as face-to-face therapy, with 81% of participants in a recent study feeling that it is as effective or better than in-person therapy. The platform has been featured in various media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, and Business Insider. Users can access more research data on research.talkspace.com and press coverage on talkspace.com/online-therapy/press/.<br/><br/>The Talkspace provider network consists of thousands of licensed therapists across the 50 U.S. states who have been vetted and accredited according to NCQA standards. They have experience treating the most common mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, relationships, PTSD, and more. The platform ensures users' safety and security by using banking-grade encryption and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Users can find the complete Privacy Policy at talkspace.com/public/privacy-policy. <br/><br/>Users can connect with Talkspace via email, website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The platform is always happy to receive feedback from users.