NEW YORK, August 28, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced its partnership with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for professional tennis players. Talkspace will serve as the PTPA’s exclusive mental health technology partner, granting players, their families, and their support teams free, 24/7 access to Talkspace’s self-guided therapy app, Talkspace Go, as well as discounted access to its virtual therapy offering.

"Talkspace is honored to join forces with the PTPA as its exclusive mental health provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based support where and when players need it. This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to promoting mental well-being and ensuring accessible, convenient mental health resources for all," said Natalie Cummins, Chief Business Officer of Talkspace.

"Professional tennis players face unique challenges such as constant travel, living out of a suitcase year-round, and managing the pressures of an individual sport, making it difficult to prioritize mental health," said Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the PTPA. "Through Talkspace we can now support players’ well-being holistically and consistently – not just during tournaments, but throughout the entire year. This is an important addition to our PTPA Mental Fitness Program and our player health and wellness services."

Through this partnership, eligible professional tennis players and their family members (13+) and support teams will receive one year of free access to Talkspace Go, an online self-guided mental health support program that offers personalized therapy courses and live and on-demand virtual classes led by therapists. Players can also sign up for individual, couples or teen therapy to connect with their own dedicated, licensed therapist at any time, from anywhere, and pay with insurance, or if paying out of pocket, they will receive $100 off their first month.

Talkspace joins the PTPA’s growing suite of player health and wellness services and benefits. Earlier in 2024, the PTPA unveiled its groundbreaking medical network program, PTPA MedNet, and launched its Mental Fitness Program in support of players’ on-court mental strategy. The organization continues to introduce new programs specifically designed to protect and advance players’ holistic health and safety as part of its overall mission to safeguard players worldwide.

Players can learn more about Talkspace here.