Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. announced May 21 the acquisition of mental health provider, e-hub Health (eHH), a company specialized in internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT).
Dialogue says eHH's moodgym program “is one of the most research-backed and peer-reviewed iCBT solutions in the world, and is widely recognized as a groundbreaking technology solution for mental health.” iCBT uses similar principles and techniques as in-person cognitive behavioural therapy programs, but is delivered in a structured electronic format consisting of educational lessons and assignments.
eHH's programs were originally developed at Australian National University (ANU) by professors, clinicians and mental health experts. eHH was spun out of the ANU to commercialize the programs globally.
"Today's acquisition is an important milestone toward the launch of Dialogue's iCBT program. Alongside our comprehensive and multidisciplinary Integrated Health Platform, the expertise and knowledge developed by e-Hub Health, one of the most clinically validated iCBT providers, will further position Dialogue as the Canadian leader in quality virtual healthcare, and offer added excellent mental health support to millions of Canadians in a time of need," stated Anna Chif, Chief Product Officer, Dialogue.
