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Apr 2022
42m 24s

Big Box Therapy™

Jake Ernst & Simon Paluck
About this episode

This isn't therapy, but it's a long-awaited conversation about Big Box Therapy™ companies. Jake and Simon dive deep into the world of digitizing mental healthcare - they talk data privacy, accessibility, and the blurred lines that exist as both a tech company and a healthcare provider. Be sure to read the article linked below for background info about this important discussion.

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Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck

"Why therapists are sounding the alarm on big box therapy companies" by Jacalyn Wetzel. 

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