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More than two-thirds (69%) of parents and caregivers say their children suffered from a behavioral health issue in the last five years. Learn how employers can best support working families to retain employees, improve culture, and boost productivity.
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Why we lead with accessibility for our members
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. At Brightline, our mission is to deliver quality virtual behavioral health care to all kids, teens, and families who need our services. In order to deliver on that mission, accessibility is non-negotiable and has been centered in our product development process.
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Meet Getting an early start on autism: our virtual coaching program supporting parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. Early interventions have been shown to drive long-term positive effects on the common symptoms of autism and later skills. That’s why we’ve launched our Getting an early start on autism program in honor of Autism Awareness Month — the first of its kind.
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“I feel like I’m finally able to truly make an impact in meaningful ways” — Brightline coach spotlight
Brightline coach Melissa Seithel shares why she was inspired to seek a career in children’s behavioral health care, and why she’s passionate about helping kids and teens through Brightline’s coaching program.
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What our $105M Series C raise means for the future of virtual, equitable family behavioral healthcare.
We’re so proud of the work we’ve done over the past three years to reinvent behavioral healthcare for children, teens, and families. Today, we announced exciting news that will help us continue to create greater access to high-quality and affordable care: a $105M Series C round of funding led by KKR, a global investment firm.
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“I love that I help other families get support as early as possible in their child’s journey” — Brightline family spotlight
In this blog post, Karli Fallos, Brightline's Director of Member Support, tells us about her path towards finding the right care for her son, Paxton – and how her own story helped her find her passion for helping other kids and families at Brightline.
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“I’m so grateful to have found Brightline for my son” — Brightline member spotlight
School had never been 10-year-old Chris’s favorite place, but the coronavirus pandemic and its effects significantly amped up his anxieties. Read about how Brightline coaching helped Chris manage difficult situations and come out of his shell.
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“Brightline was there for our family at exactly the right time” — Brightline member spotlight
Many kids struggle with anxiety, but can find the tools to manage it well with the help of a coach. Find out how Dawn Mackechnie and her son got the timely support they needed from a Brightline coach.
Outcomes
Brightline program effective in reducing symptoms of depression in children
Our latest outcomes summary shows that kids who join Brightline are getting better: Families see fewer symptoms of depression and happier children after working with Brightline.
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Children and depression: Why Brightline’s blended care model works
At Brightline, we’ve created a solution that truly gives each child — and their family — the support they need to address depression quickly and effectively.
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Putting employee mental health first in 2022
Children’s behavioral health care is facing a crisis, leading many parents and caregivers to quit their jobs. This guide shows what HR leaders can do to better support employees with kids during this challenging time.
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Children are not mini adults
We need pediatric behavioral health care designed specifically for kids. This guide explains why adult behavioral health care models aren’t so effective for kids, and what kind of care your employees need to support their families.
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Tackling the adolescent mental health state of emergency — webinar recap
Brightline CEO Naomi Allen joined Ben Robbins, Venture Partner at GV, Dr. Patricia Ibeziako from Boston Children’s Hospital and Maya Enista Smith, Executive Director of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation at HLTH 2021 in Boston. Access to care — or the lack thereof — was at the forefront of their discussion.
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Supporting your employees through the holiday season
While the holidays are a joyful time for many, more people feel stressed during this time — and that stress trickles into the workplace. This guide offers insights on meeting the needs of employees and their families as the 2021 holidays draw closer.
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“This experience has made my heart even more wide open” — Brightline coach spotlight
Brightline’s senior behavioral health coach Dominica Fox-DeMarco shares her very personal experience with pregnancy loss, discusses the missing connection between traditional and behavioral health care, and reveals the ways trauma has made her a better coach.
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Biden’s behavioral health initiative: A good start — but just a start
The Biden administration announced nearly $85 million in funding for pediatric behavioral health initiatives, but money alone won't fix the children’s mental health crisis we're facing today. Brightline's CEO Naomi Allen and CMO Peter Antall, M.D. explain why not.
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“No child is an island. Each one is supported by a village” — Brightline therapist spotlight
Brightline behavioral therapist Honora Einhorn shares her passion for mental health equity, as well as her optimism about the collaborative approach to pediatric behavioral health at the heart of Brightline.
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“With Brightline, I finally had options for my son” — Brightline family spotlight
Brightline's Alejandro Novoa gets candid about the challenges he and his wife have had figuring out the right course of care for their son — and shares his passion for helping to create solutions for families like his.
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Social media can be tough for families to manage. Here’s how to help them
Brightline's chief psychiatric officer David Grodberg explains how employers can ensure families get the help they need to manage the role social media plays in their lives.
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Brightline launches new program focused on autism spectrum disorder
Brightline will begin offering new content and coaching programs specifically focused on autism spectrum disorder starting early 2022. The new programs come at an especially urgent time.
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Meet Brightline’s new Clinical Advisory Board
With leading experts in the fields of clinical psychology, therapy, and social work, Brightline's Clinical Advisory Board will help guide Brightline as we expand resources and programs for supporting diverse populations.
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Addressing bullying in and outside the workplace
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, learn how employers can help employees cope with the impact of bullying and support their family’s behavioral health needs.
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How Brightline’s taking on the biggest challenges in pediatric behavioral health care — Webinar recap
Brightline CEO Naomi Allen knows firsthand just how tough the pediatric behavioral health care system can be to navigate. Hear the full story by watching this fireside chat from the Morgan Stanley 19th Annual Global Healthcare Conference.
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Meet the newest leaders of Brightline’s operations team
With years of managerial experience in tech, engineering, health care, product development, and human resources, these experts will help oversee Brightline’s core operations as we continue to revolutionize pediatric behavioral health care.
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“Finding Brightline was such a relief for us” — Brightline member spotlight
Jessykara Gauruder couldn't get the behavioral health care she needed for her son Lucas — until she found Brightline. Read the inspiring story of her family's journey.
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Good ADHD care is hard to find. We’re making it easier
Many proven interventions for ADHD are very hard for families to access today. Brightline's chief psychiatric officer David Grodberg explains how we're changing that.
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“Cultural factors are always at play” — Brightline therapist spotlight
Brightline therapist Angel Herrera, a first generation Latino American, shares how his unique perspective of cultures helps him better connect with the children and families he works with.
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Supporting your Latinx employees
Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, this guide outlines purposeful changes you can make to better support the behavioral health of your Latinx team members and their families.
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“A therapist who calls you by your correct pronouns is healing in and of itself” — Brightline therapist spotlight
Brightline’s behavioral therapist Kyleigh Klein shares why she’s passionate about working with LGBTQ+ youth and how affirming care provides much-needed healing.
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2021 Pediatric Behavioral Health Needs Survey
More than two-thirds (69%) of parents and caregivers say their children suffered from a behavioral health issue in the last five years. Learn how employers can best support working families to retain employees, improve culture, and boost productivity.
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Brightline Connect+ and Coaching now available in all 50 states
With Brightline's launch of the first national virtual behavioral health offering for kids and teens, families can get support wherever they are.
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Our kid’s behavioral health is in crisis. Here’s how to fix it — Part 2
Brightline CEO Naomi Allen lays out the five steps we must take to address the children's behavioral health crisis and and ensure our kids have access to high-quality, affordable behavioral health care.
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How to address today’s urgent pediatric behavioral health crisis
Many children are experiencing behavioral health challenges today, but families aren’t able to access high quality, affordable care. This guide explains what’s going wrong — and what we can do to set things right.
Outcomes
Brightline program is highly effective in reducing children’s anxiety
The latest review of Brightline’s program shows it’s highly effective in reducing anxiety in children and adolescents with diagnosed anxiety disorders.
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In an age of anxiety, Brightline can help families deal with fear and worry
Brightline brings much-needed and effective support for children with anxiety, our latest review shows. Brightline's chief psychiatric officer David Grodberg looks at the numbers.
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Meet Brightline’s growing clinical leadership team
We’re excited to announce two brand new members of our clinical leadership team: Peter Antall, M.D., Brightline's chief medical officer, and Renee Schneider, Ph.D., Brightline's vice president of therapy.
Guide
Supporting your employees through the back-to-school season
The back-to-school period is often a challenging time, but working parents and caregivers are extra anxious for their children this fall semester. This guide provides solutions to help you anticipate the needs of your team to improve employee satisfaction and retain talent.
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“My family needed help. We couldn’t get it. Now I’m helping to change that” — Brightline family spotlight
Brightline CTO Jonathan Simon shares his experience as a parent of a child with high behavioral health needs — and explains why he’s so motivated to be part of a company that brings solutions to help families like his.
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“My desire is to create a safe space for families” — Brightline coach spotlight
Brightline's head of coaching Irene Smith discusses culturally and socially competent care and shares what what inspires her to work with families each day.
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Behavioral health and the aftermath of COVID-19 in the workplace
Brightline’s chief psychiatric officer Dr. David Grodberg joined Castlight's webinar to explore issues and concerns employers currently have — and shared nine tips for prioritizing behavioral health in the workplace.
Outcomes
Brightline program is highly effective in reducing children’s disruptive behavior
Brightline’s comprehensive model of pediatric behavioral care provides reliable clinical improvements for reducing children’s disruptive behavior.
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Children’s disruptive behavior can sap work productivity. We have a solution
Brightline's chief psychiatric officer David Grodberg shares some very promising trends from our ongoing work with parents and caregivers of kids and teens with disruptive behaviors.
Checklist
4 must-haves for a pediatric behavioral health benefit
How can leaders ensure that the benefit they’re providing truly supports their team members? This checklist outlines the four key criteria to consider when choosing a pediatric behavioral health benefit for your workforce.
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Our kids’ behavioral health is in crisis. Here’s what went wrong — Part 1
Brightline CEO Naomi Allen breaks down the four major shortcomings of traditional pediatric behavioral health care that have brought us to our current crisis.
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An employer's guide to pediatric behavioral health benefits
Use this guide to get a clear understanding of the current mental health crisis affecting kids and adolescents — and to build a long-term strategy to support and retain your talent.
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Brightline raises $72 million in Series B financing, announces national expansion
To date, Brightline has raised nearly $100 million in funding — and we’re embarking on our biggest expansion to date. Here’s what you can expect from us in the coming months
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How employers can address an urgent pediatric behavioral health crisis
What does today's pediatric behavioral health crisis mean for employers? Brightline CEO Naomi Allen and Brightline chief psychiatric officer Dr. David Grodberg discussed the problems — and potential solutions — during a recent SHRM webinar.