Thoughtful · Live Event
Vol. 01 · August 13, 2026
Mental Health Benefits in 2027Designing for the People Who Won't Raise Their Hand
A live conversation extending our most-read report. Thoughtful founder Alexa Varsavsky and Head of Clinical Experience Melanie Nimmo are joined by Spring Health's Emily Dworkin to discuss what the research says about who your benefits actually reach, what AI mental health can and cannot do, and what HR leaders should be thinking about for plan year 2027.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET · 45 minutes
Free · Recording sent to all registrants
82% of US employers offer an EAP. Between 5 and 10% of employees actually use it. The gap between what companies provide and what people reach for has defined the workforce mental health category for a decade.
On August 13, Thoughtful founder Alexa Varsavsky and Head of Clinical Experience Melanie Nimmo will be joined by Spring Health's Emily Dworkin for a live conversation extending the research. We'll walk through what the data says, share findings from our randomized trial, and take live questions from the people designing benefits.
The Agenda
Forty-five minutes, structured for honesty.
The 95% problem.
Why the people who most need support never reach it — and where they're going instead.
What the trial showed.
The honest results of our randomized study with Spring Health. The findings that didn't move, the ones that did, and why both matter.
What this looks like in practice.
A walkthrough of how AI mental health is being used in active pilots — including the patterns we didn't expect.
Live questions.
Open to attendees. Submit yours when you register.
Your Hosts
Founder, clinician, and researcher — in conversation.
Alexa Varsavsky
Founder & CEO, Thoughtful
Alexa founded Thoughtful as a Spring Health incubation to bring AI mental health support to the population traditional EAPs never reach. Previously head of product at Multiverse and built Code and Theory's healthcare practice.
Melanie Nimmo
Head of Clinical Experience, Thoughtful
Melanie leads the clinical design and safety architecture behind Thoughtful's sessions. Her career has been spent building digital mental health products that are clinically rigorous and genuinely usable.
Emily Dworkin
Senior Research Program Manager, Spring Health
Emily designs and evaluates digital mental health interventions at Spring Health, using innovative research methods to maximize patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. A licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in PTSD, anxiety, and CBT-based care.
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Reserve Your Seat
Save your spot, quietly.
Thursday, August 13 · 12:00 PM ET · 45 minutes. Free. Recording sent to all registrants, attended or not.
A Few Things To Know
Frequently asked.
Will the recording be available?
Yes. Every registrant receives the recording within 24 hours, whether you attended live or not.
Who is this for?
HR, total rewards, benefits, and wellbeing leaders at organizations of 500+ employees. Brokers and benefits consultants are welcome.
Is this a sales pitch?
No. It is a conversation about what the data says and how to evaluate AI mental health tools. We'll mention what we do, but the goal is to be useful regardless of whether you ever buy from us.
Will the trial data be shared?
Yes. The full results of our randomized trial with Spring Health — including findings that didn't move and the ones that did.
Can I bring colleagues?
Yes. Please have them register individually so each receives the recording and follow-ups.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway. You'll receive the recording within 24 hours and can submit a question in advance.
After The Event
If this resonates, the rest of the collection is open.
Six editorial reports on workforce mental health, AI in benefits, and the structural gaps in employee care. Editorially independent. Primary-sourced.
Read all six reports