Addressing the Gap: Real-World Evidence of Technology-Enabled Coaching Services for Mental Health.

ABSTRACT: A quarter of US adults face mental health challenges, yet less than half receive treatment, partly due to therapist shortages. Scaling trained paraprofessionals to provide effective care could address this gap. We evaluated the impact of evidence-based coaching within a real-world blended care digital mental health platform. 266 working adults (62% women, M_age=33 years, 40% people of color) newly enrolled (2021-2022) in the platform (Modern Health) completed surveys at baseline and 3-months. Participants primarily engaged with certified professional coaches and could also access therapy and digital resources. We examined pre-post changes in outcomes and differences by baseline clinical status. Participants used an average of 2.5 coaching sessions and improved in distress toleran

SUBMITTER: Sagui Henson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628405 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature