How TeenSpace is Revolutionizing Mental Health for NYC's Youth

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The Adams’ administration, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, recently announced the launch of a new three-year initiative aimed at helping teens get access to free therapy. Talkspace, a New York based digital mental health company, is set to operate the program, called TeenSpace, to offer tele-mental health services to kids between the ages of 13 and 17 years old.
In this episode The Unmuted’s Nicole Perrino sits down with Talkspace therapist Erica Patton Simpson to unravel the details. Erica sheds light on how the pandemic has reshaped our approach to mental health and also touches on startling statistics surrounding the crisis among high school students and the crucial role of therapy.

Learn more:
https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/nyc

Talkspace launches free therapy program for NYC teens:
https://epicenter-nyc.com/talkspace-launches-free-therapy-program-for-nyc-teens/

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