The psychological toll of the pandemic

INC. THIS MORNING The psychological toll of the pandemic Good morning, What happens when you or your colleagues can’t go to a therapist’s office anymore, or even visit a sympathetic friend? The psychological toll of the pandemic vastly expanded the need for digital mental health services, and sparked a surge of interest in businesses that provide them. Mental health startup funding reached a historic record of $852 million in the first quarter of 2021, nearly twice the amount raised during the same period in 2020, according to CB Insights. Digital mental health now goes far beyond talk therapy and medication management. A host of companies--both startups and more established businesses--now offer psychedelic therapy, executive coaching, support for children and adolescents, and specific treatment for conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and ADHD. Read our story to [learn about five of those companies worth watching]( they might be changing the mental health industry for good. SPONSORED CONTENT [Term life insurance at a price you can afford]( Whatever you think term life insurance costs...it’s probably less. Haven Life Insurance Agency offers an affordable way to buy life insurance online. A $500,000, 20-year Haven Term policy for around $18/mo. [That’s peace of mind for the price of a large cheese pizza](. JOIN US: Join us for a conversation with Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO of Blueland, which is reimagining cleaning products to eliminate single-use plastic packaging. Yoo will share how her passion for sustainability and innovation led her to become a serial retail entrepreneur. Hear her talk about her personal and professional achievements in this industry, and how to start a business (or two) based around your passions. - Thursday, July 15, 2021, 12:00 pm Eastern Time - [Reserve your free spot.]( HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Mmhmm and Evernote founder Phil Libin’s secret weapons for pitching investors: [humor and jazz hands](. --Inc. With a new $57 million raise, Anu Duggal’s Female Founders Fund is now [the world’s largest seed fund for women](. --Inc. Lordstown Motors launched, went public, and flailed chaotically--all before producing a single electric vehicle. [Here’s what happened](. --The New York Times The global startup funding frenzy is fueling fears of a bubble. Or, as one investor says: “[This feels a lot like 1999 to me]( --CNBC Hayley Sudbury didn’t have an LGBTQ role model at work--so she built [a tech platform for inclusive mentoring](. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: Companies with diverse boards have outperformed their peers during the pandemic, [according to a new report](. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at [calbertdeitch@inc.com](mailto:calbertdeitch@inc.com?subject=), and [sign up for daily text messages]( from me. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. [Join Inc. Unlimited today.]( [Click here]( to forward to a friend. Disclosures: Sponsored by Haven Life Insurance Agency. Price does not reflect the rate for applicants in CA, DE, FL, ND, NY and SD. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC21 Haven Term in certain states, including NC) issued by C.M. Life Insurance Company (C.M. Life), Enfield, CT 06082. In New York (DTC-NY), California (DTC-CA), and other states it is issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View in Browser]( • [Privacy Policy](