Dr. Sherry Benton, Founder of TAO Connect, joins The Savvy Entrepreneur to share how her platform provides alternative ways to support mental health and wellness.
TAO Connect was first created to help support college students who needed mental health support but struggled to get it. Student need for support is significant, but is woefully underfunded and under-supported on campuses of all sizes.
TAO Connect is a robust digital platform, consisting of more than 175 modules addressing all aspects of mental health and wellness. It also includes various assessments and exercises. The material can be combined in a variety of ways: to guide those seeking self-help, to aid therapists, or to create or enhance courses.
Mental health issues are chronically underaddressed in most Western countries, and TAO Connect is offering creative, cost-effective ways to meet those needs.
The company has grown rapidly, serving more than 200 colleges and universities. It has now branched out to offer its non-traditional mental health and wellness support to supplement small companies with their employee benefits. TAO Connect has also partnered with Canada as part of that country's mental health offerings.
Click on the arrow to take a listen — the issues are important, and TAO Connect's offerings are a creative way to tackle them. If you'd prefer, you can read a transcript of my chat with Dr. Benton here.
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