NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 — (PRNewswire) — RethinkFirst, a pioneer and market leader in behavioral and mental health technology, announced today it has acquired Whil, a leading digital provider of mindfulness, stress resilience, mental well-being and sustainable performance solutions.
Rethink currently serves thousands of clients globally, including more than 25 of the Fortune 100 and many of the country’s largest public school systems and health plans. The Whil acquisition builds upon Rethink’s leadership position in providing clinically validated and science-based solutions to those in need of mental and behavioral health support.
“In today’s world, 1 in 6 children is working to overcome a developmental disability, and almost all children and their caregivers are facing stress and emotional pressure at levels that we’ve never seen before” said Daniel Etra, CEO and co-founder of Rethink First. “In the workplace, adults are also facing a mental health crisis, with over 80% of Human Resource leaders saying that their employees’ mental well-being is their No. 1 concern. By combining the efforts of Rethink and Whil, we are uniquely positioned to provide critical behavioral health resources to everyone in need and to accelerate innovation in the industry.”
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