The Work Index by Flexa

Big Health

Big Health is a leading developer of evidence-based digital mental health solutions for individuals and organizations.

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Description

Big Health is a leading developer of digital mental health treatments focused on improving access to evidence-based care for common conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Their mission is to help millions back to good mental health through a scalable, inclusive, and affordable approach. They offer a suite of digital programs, including Sleepio for insomnia, Daylight for anxiety, and Spark Direct for low mood, which are designed to deliver proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to individuals. These programs are supported by extensive research, with over 90 peer-reviewed publications and 18 randomized controlled trials backing their effectiveness.

Big Health works with a wide range of clients, including employers, health plans, and benefits consultants. They offer a comprehensive solution that combines digital programs with live care navigation, ensuring individuals get the right care at the right time. Their focus on accessibility, affordability, and proven outcomes makes them a leader in the digital mental health space. Big Health aims to make quality mental healthcare readily available to everyone, breaking down traditional barriers to access and ultimately improving the well-being of millions.

Flexibility

Big Health is a remote-friendly company that has been operating with over 70% of its employees working remotely since 2010. They have over a decade of experience setting up distributed teams for success, ensuring employees feel safe and comfortable working from anywhere in the US or UK.

Remote

Benefits

Big Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the mental, physical, professional, and financial well-being of their employees. This includes 100% coverage for medical, vision, and dental, as well as free access to their own digital programs like Sleepio, Daylight, and Spark Direct, for sleep, anxiety, and depression, respectively. They also provide generous time off, including 20 vacation days, 9 federal holidays, a company closure period, up to 10 sick days, and parental leave on day one. Employees receive a professional development stipend, are eligible to participate in 401(k) or pension programs, and enjoy regular team building events. Dependent coverage is also provided for 50% of medical, vision, and dental, as well as access to their digital programs.

Enhanced parental leave
WFA scheme

Mission

Big Health is a company focused on improving mental health through the use of digital therapy programs. Their mission is to make effective mental health care accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere by providing evidence-based, inclusive, and affordable digital programs for common mental health conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. They are committed to charting the future of digital medicine by simplifying adoption for both payers and patients and improving access to mental health care.

Data-driven
Disruptor
Healthcare
Improving quality of life/health
Science and research driven
Social impact led
Tech for good

Culture

Big Health promotes a culture that emphasizes the importance of improving the lives of their patients by providing accessible evidence-based mental health care. They value empathy, kindness, and respect, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone has the agency to tackle ambitious challenges and grow together.

Entrepreneurial
People-first
Progressive
Supportive

DE&I

Big Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that mental health challenges impact individuals and communities in a disproportionate way. They proactively seek to build a workforce representative of the diverse communities they serve, and advocate for equal access to mental healthcare for all. They are committed to reducing stigma and eliminating access barriers, and are particularly focused on providing equitable support for underserved populations including people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. They implement a remote-first culture to encourage access to employment and opportunities for talent across geographical boundaries.

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