Offer your clients mental health support for their employees
Deliver additional benefits for your clients in the form of high-quality, evidence-based and scalable mental health support
Why insurers and benefits providers partner with Iona Mind?
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Partnering with Iona Mind allows insurance companies to provide their clients with a trusted and effective mental health solution. Our innovative digital platform has a demonstrated history of improving employee well-being, leading to higher satisfaction and productivity in the workplace. By integrating Iona Mind’s services, your clients will experience a significant positive impact on their employees' mental health.
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Iona Mind offers a scalable and cost-effective solution that caters to organizations of all sizes. Our digital mental health tools and resources are designed to provide accessible support without the need for extensive in-person interventions, reducing overall healthcare costs. Insurance companies can offer a high-value service to their clients that enhances their benefits package while remaining budget-friendly.
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Iona Mind’s platform provides a range of customizable programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization. From stress management and anxiety reduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training, our solutions are diverse and adaptable. Insurance companies can confidently offer their clients a robust mental health program that addresses various aspects of mental wellness, ensuring comprehensive care for all employees.
Explore the Iona Mind Platform
Elevate your employee benefits offering
Enhance your employee benefits portfolio by incorporating Iona Mind’s comprehensive mental health solutions with your existing insurance products.
Enhance
Disability Insurance
Support employees on their path to recovery by offering mental health support.
Accident Insurance
Offer resources to support employees in coping with the psychological aftermath of physical injuries. Iona Mind helps employees manage trauma, anxiety, and stress.
Critical illness insurance
Our support addresses the emotional challenges of a critical illness diagnosis, improving overall well-being and resilience during difficult times.
Hospital Insurance
Offer support to manage anxiety, low mood, and other emotional challenges, enhancing recovery during hospitalization and beyond.
Life Insurance
Offer Iona Mind to families and other beneficiaries to help them during the most challenging of times.
Empower your clients
Partnering with Iona Mind empowers insurance companies and employee benefits providers to offer their clients a cutting-edge mental health solution that drives employee well-being and productivity. Our digital platform provides proven, scalable, and cost-efficient mental health support through a range of customizable programs tailored to diverse organizational needs.
By integrating Iona Mind’s comprehensive services, insurance companies and employee benefits providers can enhance their clients' benefits packages, delivering accessible and effective mental health care that fosters a healthier, more engaged workforce.
Enable employers to care for their employees through the life moments that surround leave and disability
Support members in managing the most common issues
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Anxiety disorders affect approximately 19.1% of the U.S. adult population each year, making everyday activities and social interactions challenging due to persistent worry and fear. These overwhelming feelings can lead to avoidance behaviors and reduced quality of life. Our low-intensity CBT program can help by providing individuals with tools to manage their anxiety through gradual exposure and cognitive restructuring, thus reducing avoidance and improving daily functioning.
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Depression impacts about 7.1% of adults in the U.S. annually, leading to prolonged periods of sadness, lack of interest in activities, and significant impairment in daily life, including work and relationships. This can result in a cycle of inactivity and social withdrawal. Low-intensity CBT can assist by helping individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and engage in more positive activities, thus alleviating depressive symptoms.
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Approximately 30% of adults experience insomnia, which can lead to difficulties in concentration, memory issues, and an increased risk of other health problems such as depression and anxiety. Poor sleep negatively affects overall well-being and daily performance. Low-intensity CBT can improve sleep by addressing behaviors and thoughts that disrupt sleep, such as developing better sleep hygiene and managing stress.
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Low mood, often characterized by persistent sadness and lack of motivation, can affect one's ability to perform everyday tasks and enjoy life. It is a common symptom in various mental health disorders and can lead to social withdrawal and decreased productivity. Low-intensity CBT helps by encouraging engagement in enjoyable activities and cognitive techniques to challenge and change negative thinking patterns.
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Reduced activity levels can stem from or contribute to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. It often leads to physical health decline and further emotional distress. Low-intensity CBT can support individuals in setting realistic activity goals, gradually increasing their activity levels, and reinforcing positive behaviors, thus improving both physical and mental health.
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Unhelpful thoughts, such as negative self-talk and catastrophizing, can perpetuate and exacerbate mental health problems like anxiety and depression. These thoughts can limit one's ability to function and enjoy life. Low-intensity CBT can help individuals identify, challenge, and replace unhelpful thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones, leading to improved mental well-being.
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Panic disorders affect about 2-3% of people, leading to sudden and intense episodes of fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and shortness of breath. These attacks can significantly disrupt daily life and lead to avoidance behaviors. Low-intensity CBT can be effective in reducing panic symptoms by teaching techniques for managing physical symptoms, altering panic-inducing thoughts, and gradually confronting feared situations.
Managing behavioral health leads to improved physical health outcomes across a range of chronic conditions
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Low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes by helping them manage the psychological stress and depression often associated with the condition. Studies have shown that CBT can lead to improved glycemic control and better adherence to medication regimens. For example, a meta-analysis found that psychological interventions, including CBT, resulted in significant reductions in HbA1c levels by approximately 0.29% compared to standard care. This improvement can enhance overall diabetes management and quality of life.
Reduced diabetes distress, health anxiety, alongside increased quality of life, treatment adherence and physical activity (Abbas 2023), alongside diet and monitoring blood and feet condition (Wroe et al, 2018).
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For patients with kidney disease, low-intensity CBT can help address the anxiety and depression commonly experienced due to the chronic nature of the illness and the demanding treatment regimen. CBT can improve coping strategies and reduce symptoms of depression. Research indicates that CBT can significantly improve mental health outcomes, which, in turn, may lead to better treatment adherence and quality of life for individuals undergoing dialysis or managing chronic kidney disease .
Improved quality of life in haemodialysis patients (NG et al., 2019), and sleep quality, fatigue and inflammatory cytokine levels in peritoneal dialysis patients (Chen et al., 2015).
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Cancer patients often face significant psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, due to the diagnosis and treatment process. Low-intensity CBT has been shown to effectively reduce these symptoms. A study revealed that cancer patients undergoing CBT experienced a reduction in depressive symptoms and an improvement in their overall psychological well-being . CBT can also assist in managing pain and other physical symptoms associated with cancer treatment, thereby enhancing patients' overall quality of life.
Reductions in symptoms of death anxiety alongside improved life satisfaction and self esteem (Abbas 2022).
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often exacerbated by stress and anxiety. Low-intensity CBT can help individuals manage these psychological factors, potentially leading to better blood pressure control. Evidence suggests that CBT can lead to significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. For example, a study found that patients who participated in a CBT program experienced an average reduction of 5 mmHg in systolic blood pressure . This can contribute to reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and improving overall cardiovascular health.
Reduce systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and total cholesterol levels (Li et al. 2021)
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Patients with COPD often suffer from anxiety and depression due to their chronic respiratory symptoms and the impact on their daily lives. Low-intensity CBT can provide these individuals with strategies to manage their anxiety and improve their mental health. Research has demonstrated that CBT can lead to reductions in anxiety and depression, as well as improvements in quality of life for COPD patients . This can also encourage better adherence to treatment plans and enhance physical functioning.
Reduced breathlessness alongside improved quality of life and exercise capacity. (Williams 2020).
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Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms following a COVID-19 infection, often includes fatigue, brain fog, and psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be particularly beneficial for managing the mental health aspects of Long COVID. Studies suggest that CBT can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, which are common in Long COVID sufferers. For example, a study reported that CBT led to a significant reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms, with patients experiencing a 40% improvement in psychological well-being . Additionally, CBT can provide strategies to manage fatigue and cognitive difficulties, improving overall quality of life and aiding in the recovery process for those affected by Long COVID.
Reduced fatigue (Tanja 2023).
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For individuals with cardiovascular conditions, low-intensity CBT can help manage the psychological stress and depression that often accompany these illnesses. Studies have shown that CBT can improve mental health outcomes, which are closely linked to better cardiovascular health. For instance, a review found that patients who received CBT had a 45% lower risk of cardiac events compared to those who did not receive psychological therapy . This suggests that improving mental health through CBT can have direct benefits on cardiovascular outcomes.
Reduced cardiovascular readmissions whilst improving BMI and physical functioning. (Li 2021).
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Chronic pain often leads to significant psychological distress, including depression and anxiety. Low-intensity CBT has been shown to be effective in helping individuals cope with chronic pain by altering their pain perception and improving their mental resilience. Research indicates that CBT can lead to a reduction in pain intensity and an improvement in physical functioning. For example, a study found that CBT participants reported a 20% reduction in pain intensity and a 30% improvement in physical functioning compared to those receiving standard care . This can greatly enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Improved physical functioning and pain reduction (Ho, 2022).
Offer 24 / 7 support
Around the clock support is always available and provided by the Iona Mind Care Team
The Iona Care Team provides help, motivation and support at all times for anyone enrolled in our programs.
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Simplify enrollment tracking, get actionable insights and integrate seamlessly into your current offerings.
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Iona Mind offer full enterprise support for customizations and integrations.
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Customize your solution with your branding and features. Integrate with your existing workflows and offerings.
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Hosting and data storage in the territory of your choice. All data is encrypted in flight and at rest. Each user has a separate encryption key and identifiable and sensitive data are stored separately.
