World Mental Health Day: Mental health is core to Maven's mission

3. Community matters: When it comes to mental health support, no one should ever feel alone.

Emotional support is often left out of healthcare provided to individuals on unique paths to parenthood which is why community is a key component of our programs that fill gaps in any path to parenthood—all on one platform. For instance, members share stories and connect with others who have experienced a miscarriage or are struggling through fertility treatments. And mental health support and community forums can make a difference for couples who are navigating adoption, especially as they experience long periods of waiting and uncertainty.

4. On-demand, virtual care breaks barriers to access.

Video and chat appointments with mental health providers any time, from the privacy of your own home or wherever you are, makes a huge difference when it comes to mental health—in terms of lowering costs, improving access, and saving time. Plus, more individuals are using virtual care generally: 74% of millennials prefer to see a doctor virtually whenever possible. We see this on Maven, as well: 1 in 3 members seek mental health support through our virtual clinic.

5. Maven’s model of coordinated, end-to-end care drives healthier outcomes and lowers costs.

Far too often in the traditional healthcare system, care delivery is fragmented and individuals’ holistic health and well-being aren’t addressed in a coordinated way. Maven is filling these gaps for women and families: our care delivery model not only improves outcomes for individuals, but also benefits employers, including through lower costs and improved employee productivity and satisfaction.

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that lost productivity due to depression costs American companies $44 billion annually. And when it comes to women and families, seeing mental health specialists in pregnancy or postpartum can directly impact costs: women who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are more likely to deliver preterm or by C-section (which carry significantly higher costs), and women who experience postpartum depression, despite being quite common, incur 90% higher healthcare costs than those who don’t.

Words of wisdom from a Maven Mental Health Provider

As you take a moment to reflect on what World Mental Health Day means for you, we’ll leave you with one final thought: a message from Maven Mental Health Provider Mercedes Samudio to be intentional with your self-care more regularly—words many of us may need to hear.

"Women take on a lot of roles. We’re wives. We’re moms. We’re working. If you’re depleted in your career, take some time off. Actually schedule some vacation. If you’re a mom and you’re depleted, is there a way to pull in a nanny or home cook for a few days? Be intentional in your self-care."

“Be intentional in your self-care.”