How it works

A comprehensive solution

Our holistic mind-body approach combines behavioral science, technology, and human support to deliver industry-leading outcomes.

Program Features

Continuous Care

Chat-based therapist and psychiatrist support to meet modern schedules.

Guided Lessons

Structured content for
overcoming mental health challenges.

Nutritional Psychiatry

Addressing the established
physical inputs of emotional health.

Sleep Hygiene

Sleep better so you can feel better, and feel better so you can sleep better.

Biofeedback

The mind and the body talk to each other. HRVB helps you listen.

Community Support

Anonymous connection with participants facing similar situations.

Personal Assessment

A video call with your therapist to assess your needs and discuss next steps.
Who we serve

You're in the right place

From personal care to population health, we have plans and products to meet your needs.

Who we serve

Individuals

Sign up today and be talking to your therapist within a week.

Health Plans

Add Meru to your plan, improve outcomes, and bill through claims.

Employers

Save time while helping your employees show up as their best selves.
Our story
Resources

Blog

Find the latest news, trends, and advice on all things mental health.

In the News

Don’t take our word for it! See what the world is saying about Meru Health.

Research

We’re committed to advancing the science of mental health and validating every aspect of our program.

Meru Talks

Explore our video interviews and discussions on the evolving science of mental health.

Defining the new standard

We’re pushing the science of mental health forward with published studies, ongoing research, and resources for anyone interested in personal or population mental health.

How it works

This is what it feels like to feel better

Meru’s 12-week program helps you address the present and sets you up for a lifetime of better mental health. And it’s covered by several major health plans.

Science Resources

Blog, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health improves overall sleep quality and insomnia

Discover how Meru Health’s 12-week program improves overall sleep quality and insomnia with an evidenced-based, holistic approach to mental health care.

Blog, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health vs. traditional therapy: A cost comparison of depression and anxiety treatment in the U.S.

The cost of mental health care can be a barrier for many. That's why Meru Health aims to be an affordable option. Learn more in this cost comparison between Meru Health and privately insured enrollees in the United States.

Blog, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health vs traditional treatment: Clinical outcomes comparison

Discover how Meru Health's innovative treatment achieves up to 67% better clinical outcomes than traditional mental health treatments.

Blog, News, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health results 2024: Reducing depression and anxiety

Meru Health releases new results of its 12-week treatment from 2024. Discover the impact Meru Health's therapy program is having on symptoms of anxiety and depression.

News, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health puts 100% of fees at risk. With our new value-based pricing structure, we’re guaranteeing industry-leading outcomes.

Meru Health’s mission is to offer the best mental health care possible — helping people improve their mental health and well-being for the long term. And now, we’re offering our digital-based, therapist-led treatment services to healthcare payers and employers with a 100% fees-at-risk pricing structure.

News, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health publishes a randomized controlled trial showing significant impact on depression, anxiety, and insomnia

Meru Health published a randomized controlled trial in collaboration with Stanford University, Harvard University, and University of Louisville in the Journal of Affective Disorders confirming the utility of therapist-supported holistic digital mental health interventions in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, insomnia, and associated health burdens.

News, Research, Science & Research

Meru Health’s latest study reveals significant impact in suicide prevention

Meru Health's latest study in Archives of Suicide Research reveals an estimated 30% reduction in suicide attempts and death by suicide as well as significant reductions in suicidal ideation.

Published Science Resources

Trajectories of Depression Symptoms in a Therapist-Supported Digital Mental Health Intervention: A Repeated Measures Latent Profile Analysis

Nicholas C. Peiper, Benjamin W. Nelson, Kirstin Aschbacher & Valerie L. Forman-Hoffman

Science & Research

Feasibility Study of the Meru Health Ascend Mobile Application Intervention in Middle and Older-Aged Adults with Depression

Science & Research

Introducing a scalable, smartphone-based treatment program for depression and anxiety that incorporates heart rate variability biofeedback

Science & Research

Meru Health Cost Savings White Paper: Significant Improvements in Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Result in Estimated Cost Savings of Over $6000 per Year for Each En- rolled Participant

Published Science Resources

A Feasibility of a Therapist-Supported, Mobile Phone–Delivered Online Intervention for Depression: Longitudinal Observational Study

Goldin PR, Lindholm R, Ranta K, Hilgert O, Helteenvuori T, Raevuori

Published Science Resources

Long-Term Outcomes of a Therapist-Supported, Smartphone-Based Intervention for Elevated Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: Quasiexperimental, Pre-Postintervention Study

Economides M, Ranta K, Nazander A, Hilgert O, Goldin PR, Raevuori A, Forman-Hoffman V

Published Science Resources

Feasibility and Efficacy of the Addition of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback to a Remote Digital Health Intervention for Depression

Economides M, Lehrer P, Ranta K, Nazander A, Hilgert O, Raevuori A, Gevirtz R, Khazan I & Forman-Hoffman V

Published Science Resources

Smartphone-Delivered Therapist-Supported Digital Health Intervention for Physicians with Burnout

Huang F, Dillon E, Goldin P, Raevuori A, Hilgert O, Ranta K, Nazander A, Connolly S, Vähämäki V & Forman-Hoffman V

Published Science Resources

Significant Reduction in Depressive Symptoms Among Patients With Moderately-severe to Severe Depressive Symptoms After Participation in a Therapist-supported, Evidence-based Mobile Health Program Delivered via a Smartphone App

Forman-Hoffman V, Nelson B, Ranta K, Nazander A, Hilgert O, de Quevedo J

Published Science Resources

A Therapist-guided Smartphone App for Major Depression in Young Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Raevuori A, Vahlberg T, Korhonen T, Hilgert O, Aittakumpu-Hyden R, Forman-Hoffman

Published Science Resources

Effects of Mobile App-Based Intervention for Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

- Gould CE, Carlson C, Ma F, Forman-Hoffman V, Ranta K, Kuhn E

Published Science Resources

Predicting Therapy Outcome in a Digital Mental Health Intervention for Depression and Anxiety: A Machine Learning Approach

- Hornstein S, Forman-Hoffman V, Nazander A, Ranta K, Hilbert K

Meru Talks, Science & Research

LGBTQ+ Support: 4 ways to go from bystander to ally

To show up as an active ally rather than a passive bystander, Dr. Danielle Jackman (she, her, hers) and Callan Smith (he, him, his) share helpful recommendations we can all follow.

Science & Research

6 Practices for Preventing Depression with Dr. Elissa Epel

Honoring World Mental Health Day with this Stress Resilient Toolkit that contains six specific practices that support both the body and mind.

Science & Research

Care at Every Age: Digital Mental Health Intervention Reduces Depression in Older Adults

Can digital mental health interventions also help middle-aged or older adults reduce depression? According to a recent study, the answer is yes.

Meru Talks, Science & Research

Meru Talks: Using Biofeedback to Improve Mental Health

Dr. Paul Lehrer will introduce us to the world of Biofeedback: What is it, what are the mind-body mechanisms behind it, and how can we use biofeedback techniques to better manage stress and improve wellbeing?

Science & Research

Cutting edge research: The Meru Health Program effectively reduces symptoms of severe depression, with long-lasting results

As new digital mental health solutions have come here to stay, the question that many ask, is how well do they work for severely depressed patients?

Meru Talks, Science & Research

Meru Talks: Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Philippe Goldin & Christine Tobler

How can Emotional Intelligence help us in pursuit of better resilience, stress management, and overall wellbeing?

Science & Research

Measuring the efficacy of depression and anxiety treatment

How to measure the quality and efficacy of mental health treatments, whether it’s psychotherapy, antidepressants, or other types of care, has been a question mark in the mental health industry for decades…

Meru Talks, Science & Research

Evolutionary Psychologist, Dr. Markus J. Rantala Explains Why We Get Depressed

Why do we get depressed? And why has depression increased dramatically in the past decades? In this video, evolutionary psychologist double-doctorate Markus J. Rantala, explains his view on the topic.

Science & Research

The Science: How Food and Metabolism Impact Mood — Q+A with Dr. Shebani Sethi

Dr. Shebani Sethi demystifies the complex ways our food intake and metabolic state impacts how we feel, and offers tangible suggestions for brain-healthy diet patterns.

Science & Research

Getting started with biofeedback to improve mental health

Dr. Inna Khazan explains how we can train the body’s involuntary functions, like breathing and heart rate, to better manage stress, anxiety and even depression.

Meru Talks, Science & Research

CBT, Mindfulness and Compassion training in depression and anxiety treatments – Q+A with Dr. Philippe Goldin

Dr. Goldin shares with us how we can train our minds with CBT, Mindfulness and Compassion Cultivation

Meru Talks, Science & Research

What is Integrative Mental Health? Q+A with Dr. Elissa Epel

Dr. Epel introduces us to the world of Integrative Mental Health and how food, movement, and supplements are some of the most underutilized and powerful mental health interventions.

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