Amazon Care, the virtual healthcare platform owned by Amazon, has officially partnered with mental health brand Ginger to launch a new range of behavioral health tools and therapy offerings.
Now, Amazon Care users will be able to use the platform to help treat mild to moderate mental health issues, such as mild anxiety and insomnia. However, according to the company, for more serious concerns, the platform will serve to connect patients to outside mental health professionals.
Essentially, the new mental health options on the platform will work to integrate Ginger's 24/7 service, which provides users with access to therapists and coaches at all times of the day. Amazon has stated that the partnership will share health information between Ginger and Amazon Care.
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Amazon Taps Ginger to Launch Mental Health Options on 'Amazon Care'
Trend Themes
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