Lyra Health, the leading provider of mental health benefits for employers, has acquired Bend Health Inc., a leader in pediatric mental health care, to better tackle the growing, global youth mental health crisis. Nearly one in five children are experiencing a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, but 80% do not receive mental health support from a specialized provider.
Lyra’s scale, with more than 20 million members globally, and proven best-in-class care combined with Bend’s specialized expertise and collaborative care model will enable Lyra to serve its members and their families better than ever before. This acquisition will enhance Lyra’s pediatric and neurodiversity capabilities with more specialized providers, neuropsychological evaluations, and virtual intensive outpatient care to serve health plans, health systems, and employers.
“Lyra and Bend already share a common mission and culture,” said Jennifer Schulz, CEO of Lyra Health. “Welcoming the Bend team into Lyra expands the impact we can have and will help us achieve our joint vision of fully comprehensive whole person, whole family care, through every life moment and stage.”