Talkspace (NASDAQ:TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, today announced a partnership with Amazon Health Services to increase awareness and discoverability of its mental health care services on Amazon.com. Talkspace is the first virtual behavioral health provider to join Amazon Health Services' program to help individuals discover and enroll in their health insurance benefits at no extra cost or for a small copay. With more than 5,000 therapists and providers across 50 states, Talkspace improves access to high-quality mental health care services for more than 150 million eligible members. The average copay for a virtual therapy visit is $15, however, out-of-pocket may vary based on the member's specific deductible.

Mental health challenges are widespread, with millions of people across the U.S. regularly experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and relational issues. In fact, nearly half of all American adults will face emotional or mental health struggles at some point in their lives. Despite the increasing demand for support, affordability and difficulty finding providers are the top two barriers that prevent individuals from seeking care.

Through this uniquely designed partnership, Amazon is helping customers discover, determine their eligibility for, and enroll in their Talkspace mental health benefits if they choose to do so. Many people may not know they have access to these services through their employer or health plan. In fact, studies have shown that nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are unaware of all the benefits available to them through their plans.