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Over a decade of breaking down the barriers
to effective mental healthcare…
2012
Ideas into action
With a goal of high quality, clinically proven mental health services, delivered at scale, at the forefront of their minds, the first iteration of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is developed and launched by Andres Fonseca and Adam Huxley.
2013
Ground-breaking tech
Clinical trials begin, funded by the founders, friends and family. At the same time, the world’s first augmented reality game for treating the phobia of spiders was developed by Andres and Adam – a game that had its moment of fame when it was featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies.
2014
Another first-of-its-kind
Following the success of the AR game for treating the phobia of spiders, Arachnophobia Free was launched with support from innovator and incubation organisations. The first of its kind, this augmented reality app meant that people who had a fear of leaving the house could be supported in their own homes with clinically effective tools, removing the need for in-person treatment.
2015
Clinically proven results
The impact of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is proven in clinical trials. People with mental health concerns who use the app are more likely to recover than those who do not use the app, according to research by University College London and the University of Roehampton.
2016
Thrive goes live
Thrive Mental Wellbeing officially launches to users under the name of ‘Feel Stress Free’. In the first year, people working in professional sports, insurance, education and banking benefit from the on-demand mental healthcare.
2017
Thrive goes global
Half a million people around the world can now access Thrive Mental Wellbeing thanks to our first international partner, Air New Zealand. The data created enables us to predict and improve healthcare ROI.
2018
Proactive therapeutic support
Many people with a mental health condition will not ask for help so we introduced an in-app therapy and team of therapists, enabling us to proactively reach out to those needing support. This exceptional clinical team helps to cement Thrive as a leader in mental health outcomes and impact for employers and their people.
2019
Trusted by the NHS
Thrive Mental Wellbeing becomes NHS digitally compliant. We are one of the few mental healthcare providers that deliver care and support via an app to meet the clinical and security standards set by the NHS.
2020
Safety during crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic created unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress for people all over the world. In response, Thrive extended its offer to include access for friends and family, helping thousands of individuals with their mental health.
2021
Improved research and development
A research team was established with financial support from high-net-worth individuals and impact investors. This team of scientists is dedicated to testing, refining and improving Thrive Mental Wellbeing’s evidence-based product, ensuring people’s needs are met in the most scientifically rigorous and clinically effective way.
2022
Educate, empower, support
A series of five-minute videos on various mental health topics called Thrive in 5 is launched, which aim to further educate, empower and support users. New app content is continually developed to support users’ mental wellbeing needs.
2023
Smart mental healthcare
A revitalised, updated version of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is launched, helping to bring expert care, exceptional tech and extraordinary outcomes to even more people around the world.
2024
Scaling up, changing lives
As employers increasingly acknowledge the value of positive mental wellbeing on their employees and their bottom lines, demand for Thrive Mental Wellbeing continues to grow. Increased funding and an enhanced team will enable us to realise the potential this offers.
2012
Ideas into action
With a goal of high quality, clinically proven mental health services, delivered at scale, at the forefront of their minds, the first iteration of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is developed and launched by Andres Fonseca and Adam Huxley.
2013
Ground-breaking tech
Clinical trials begin, funded by the founders, friends and family. At the same time, the world’s first augmented reality game for treating the phobia of spiders was developed by Andres and Adam – a game that had its moment of fame when it was featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies.
2014
Another first-of-its-kind
Following the success of the AR game for treating the phobia of spiders, Arachnophobia Free was launched with support from innovator and incubation organisations. The first of its kind, this augmented reality app meant that people who had a fear of leaving the house could be supported in their own homes with clinically effective tools, removing the need for in-person treatment.
2015
Clinically proven results
The impact of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is proven in clinical trials. People with mental health concerns who use the app are more likely to recover than those who do not use the app, according to research by University College London and the University of Roehampton.
2016
Thrive goes live
Thrive Mental Wellbeing officially launches to users under the name of ‘Feel Stress Free’. In the first year, people working in professional sports, insurance, education and banking benefit from the on-demand mental healthcare.
2017
Thrive goes global
Half a million people around the world can now access Thrive Mental Wellbeing thanks to our first international partner, Air New Zealand. The data created enables us to predict and improve healthcare ROI.
2018
Proactive therapeutic support
Many people with a mental health condition will not ask for help so we introduced an in-app therapy and team of therapists, enabling us to proactively reach out to those needing support. This exceptional clinical team helps to cement Thrive as a leader in mental health outcomes and impact for employers and their people.
2019
Trusted by the NHS
Thrive Mental Wellbeing becomes NHS digitally compliant. We are one of the few mental healthcare providers that deliver care and support via an app to meet the clinical and security standards set by the NHS.
2020
Safety during crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic created unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress for people all over the world. In response, Thrive extended its offer to include access for friends and family, helping thousands of individuals with their mental health.
2021
Improved research and development
A research team was established with financial support from high-net-worth individuals and impact investors. This team of scientists is dedicated to testing, refining and improving Thrive Mental Wellbeing’s evidence-based product, ensuring people’s needs are met in the most scientifically rigorous and clinically effective way.
2022
Educate, empower, support
A series of five-minute videos on various mental health topics called Thrive in 5 is launched, which aim to further educate, empower and support users. New app content is continually developed to support users’ mental wellbeing needs.
2023
Smart mental healthcare
A revitalised, updated version of Thrive Mental Wellbeing is launched, helping to bring expert care, exceptional tech and extraordinary outcomes to even more people around the world.
2024
Scaling up, changing lives
As employers increasingly acknowledge the value of positive mental wellbeing on their employees and their bottom lines, demand for Thrive Mental Wellbeing continues to grow. Increased funding and an enhanced team will enable us to realise the potential this offers.
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