Lyra Health, a top provider of mental health benefits for employers, has bought Bend Health Inc. , which is into the sector of mental health care for kids. This move helps Lyra better support families as more children face mental, emotional, or behavioral issues.
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About one in five kids has these kinds of challenges, but only 80% get the specialized care they need. By combining Lyra’s large network of more than 20 million members with Bend’s skills in testing and treating kids’ mental health, the company can offer better care for children and those with different ways of thinking.
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Jennifer Schulz, Lyra’s CEO, said, “Lyra and Bend already share the same mission and culture. Adding the Bend team to Lyra will help us make a bigger difference and reach our shared goal of providing full, family-centered care at every stage of life. “
The founders of Bend, Kurt Roots and Dr. Monika Roots, are happy to join Lyra, saying they both believe in care that is proven to work and helps people and families as a whole. Together, Lyra and Bend are ready to make it easier for families to access mental health care and get the support they need to live well.
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