Therapy app Talkspace plans to prescribe drugs

Therapy provider Talkspace is expanding its services with plans to begin prescribing medication to app users. Roni Frank, Talkspace co-founder and head of clinical services, said the company will pilot the psychiatry program starting in October. Licensed psychiatrists who work for Talkspace as independent contractors will work directly with the company’s therapists and prescribe medication when neede d, per Business Insider. Users won't completely forego a face-to-face consultation: Talkspace…
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