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'Stressflation' is Here: 83% of Americans Say Today's Economic Climate is Taking a Toll on Their Mental Health

LifeStance Survey Finds Money Stress Significantly Impacts Americans' Mental Health and Ability to Seek Care SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A LifeStance Health survey released today reveals "stressflation" is affecting most Americans, with 83% reporting financial stress driven by inflation, mass layoffs, the rising cost of living and recession fears. Millennials and Gen Z report the most significant mental health impacts. The number of respondents who have been deterred from...

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Calm Health Partners with LifeStance Health to Help Users Access High-Quality Mental Health Care

Collaboration Will Simplify and Streamline Users' Ability to Find Personalized Care Delivered by Licensed Mental Health Clinicians PALO ALTO, Calif. and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calm Health, Calm's evidence-based mental health app available through health plans, providers and employers, today announced it has partnered with LifeStance Health, one of the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care. Through this partnership, Calm...

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LifeStance Appoints Dave Bourdon as CEO; Ken Burdick Named Executive Chairman

Ryan McGroarty to Become Chief Financial Officer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LFST), one of the nation's largest providers of outpatient mental health care, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bourdon as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer. Bourdon, who joined LifeStance as Chief Financial Officer in 2022, is succeeding Ken Burdick, who is retiring from his role as CEO...

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LifeStance Names Vaughn Paunovich as Chief Technology Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStance Health, one of the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care, today announced that Vaughn Paunovich will join the company as Chief Technology Officer, effective Monday, June 9, 2025. Paunovich will lead LifeStance's end-to-end technology strategy, ensuring that the organization continues to deliver a best-in-class technology experience for its patients and clinicians. "Vaughn brings a...

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LifeStance Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Americans Use Social Media Content to Self-Diagnose Mental Health Conditions

Less Than Half of Respondents Consistently Seek Professional Guidance for Self-Diagnosed Conditions, Reinforcing the Need for Increased Access to Evidence-Based Mental Health Care SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A LifeStance Health survey released today reveals the profound impact of social media on Americans' mental health and relationships, stemming from the prevalence of an "always-on" connectivity culture and a growing reliance on online mental health content, despite...

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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Feel Pressure to Appear Happier Than They Are This Holiday Season

LifeStance Survey Reveals How the Holidays Affect Mental Health, with Stress and Social Pressure Hitting Millennials and Gen Z Hardest SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings from a LifeStance Health survey released today reveal that for many Americans, the holiday season involves a complex mix of emotions, including reported feelings of stress and pressure. These trends are particularly pronounced among younger generations. The survey explored topics commonly addressed in...

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