Talkspace – Online Professional Behavioral Health Services

Currently serving as president and chief operating officer at Talkspace, Mark Hirschhorn brings to his work decades of experience in executive roles at international telecommunications, financial services, and digital medical services companies. At Talkspace, Mark Hirschhorn supports a team that continues to innovate in the growing online behavioral health services industry, offering clients connections with licensed therapists 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Talkspace is one of the most affordable and convenient ways to access behavioral health services. Clients can message their therapists at any time from the privacy of their own homes and devices, sharing audio, video, and text files and messages. Therapists manage their caseloads by scheduling regular times during the workweek to reply. Additionally, scheduled live video sessions easily replicate traditional face-to-face therapeutic appointments in real time.

Talkspace is fully compliant with the privacy protections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and it is backed by the same type of digital security systems used in the banking industry. Users have applauded the accessibility and ease of navigation of the Talkspace platform, as well as the sense of freedom and agency it affords them. They are empowered to share with their therapists whatever is on their minds, whenever they need to.

Navigating Social Interactions, Personal Boundaries During COVID-19

Mark Hirschhorn is an established executive who serves as president and chief financial officer of Talkspace, a next-generation online platform that connects clients with licensed and trained therapists. Mark Hirschhorn has a strong personal interest in behavioral health services, an area in which Talkspace has emerged as a dynamic leader.

A recent Talkspace blog post brought focus to ways of reconnecting in-person with friends during a time of COVID-19 while remaining safe. As in-person interactions carry a degree of risk, the WHO and CDC websites provide good general advice for minimizing any chance of exposure to COVID-19. Some advice includes wearing personal protective equipment and maintaining appropriate distances from others. Additionally, one ideal approach when planning a social visit at a friend’s home is to discuss boundaries ahead of time.

All parties involved should discuss specifics such as whether to sit outside or inside, whether they should wear masks even when spaced apart, and whether the host’s bathroom will be accessible to guests. The reward of such in-depth planning is that social interactions, which increase mental health, will be as comfortable for all participants as possible. If an agreement cannot be reached, it may be best to wait a bit longer until meeting up.

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Launches Student Program

A prominent finance executive, Mark Hirschhorn was named the 2017 best chief financial officer of a small-cap healthcare company by Institutional Investor. Serving as the president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer of Talkspace in New York City, Mark Hirschhorn is also a supporter of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF).

A nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer, NPCF operates a variety of programs to raise awareness and engage people in supporting cancer research. Students Fund the Cure, one of its youth-focused programs, seeks to empower students to fight for a cause.

NPCF established the student program in 2020 after finding inspiration in Lexie Mulvihill, who exhibited a passionate drive to find a cure for pediatric cancer after losing her brother Jake to the disease in March 2020. A leadership development opportunity as well as a cancer fundraiser, Students Fund the Cure allows students to establish NPCF Fighters Club at schools and college campuses across the country to raise money for cancer research.

Teletherapy – an Effective Treatment for Anxiety

Before taking on the role of president and COO at the teletherapy company Talkspace, Mark Hirschhorn spent seven years in the telemedicine industry. As a Talkspace executive, Mark Hirschhorn has a professional interest in innovative approaches to behavioral health treatment and the mental health needs of the public.

This year, anxiety has greatly increased in many people. However, accessing qualified counselors at affordable rates is difficult for many, especially the underinsured and people living in remote areas.

App-based teletherapy programs such as Talkspace are meeting the demand for convenient and affordable mental health services. Research has shown that counseling sessions held through video conferencing software or over the phone are just as effective as in-person therapy.

Teletherapy may be a better option for people whose anxiety manifests as agoraphobia or social anxiety. In addition to talking to patients about their emotions and day-to-day experiences, teletherapy providers also may offer useful journal exercises or meditations to help patients manage their symptoms between sessions.

Challenges in Biomedical Research

Since early 2020, Mark Hirschhorn has been working as the president and COO of the online therapy provider, Talkspace. Previously, Mark Hirschhorn was the CFO of ArisGlobal, the developer of a platform that helps life sciences companies accelerate and streamline research.

Biomedical research is challenging in a lot of ways. Not least of which is the lack of financing for research to be carried out efficiently and effectively. Many projects in the field compete over limited research grants and a lack of financial backing can result in a project’s complete loss of any usable results.

Additionally, finding good respondents for biomedical research is a difficult process. If the participants in the research don’t respond to issues raised by the researchers, there’s little hope of generating usable data. This lack of commitment is a difficult obstacle to overcome.

Biomedical research also suffers from outdated approaches due to a lack of access to sufficient data. Insufficient information can lead to poor results in research that do not align with current best practices and expectations in the field.

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