Rula, a US behavioural healthcare provider, has released its 2026 Annual Clinical Report based on over 10 million therapy and psychiatry sessions. The report reveals clinical outcomes data and introduces the Rula Wellbeing Scale, developed with University of Denver researchers to measure patients' functioning in relationships, work and daily routines. The company's clinical quality system operates through four pillars: standard of care, outcomes flywheel, high-quality provider network and intersession support. Rula serves over 180 million lives through partnerships with major US insurance networks including Aetna, Cigna and United Healthcare. The report emphasises transparency regarding both successes and limitations, according to Dr Newton, with Rula using AI to reduce operational friction for providers whilst maintaining data-driven care standards.

Rula Health, a nationwide behavioural health provider, has appointed Manoj Sivakumar as SVP and Head of Engineering. Sivakumar joins from HubSpot, where he served as SVP of Engineering leading AI-driven expansion, with previous experience at Asana, LinkedIn and Google. At Rula, Sivakumar will focus on scaling the company's technical capabilities and accelerating AI-driven innovation in mental healthcare. CEO Josh Bruno highlighted Sivakumar's expertise at the intersection of complex infrastructure and human-centric product design. The appointment follows Rula's nationwide rollout of psychiatric services across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The company now has a network of over 21,000 licensed providers covering 180 million lives through insurance.

What You Should Know: – Rula Health, a national behavioral healthcare provider group released its inaugural “2025 State of Mental Health Report: Mental Well-being in a Changing World.” – Based on a survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, the report provides a comprehensive snapshot of how Americans are navigating their mental health amidst economic uncertainties, global crises, and rapid technological advancements, while also highlighting the critical need for improved access to care.  The Modern Therapy Landscape: Increased Engagement Amidst Evolving PerceptionsThe report indicates a significant shift in societal attitudes towards mental healthcare, with over half of Americans (53.4%) having accessed mental health services at some point in their lives. Among this group, engagement is current: 28.3% are presently in therapy, and another 25% have sought therapy within the past year. Millennials (aged 35-44) who have accessed care are notably active, with 33% currently in therapy, more than any other age group.  The primary drivers for seeking mental health support are anxiety (reported by 54.3%), depression (52.9%), and stress or burnout (33.1%), reflecting the mounting pressures of modern life. Encouragingly, nearly 80% of those who have pursued therapy report experiencing improvement as a result.  While referrals from primary care physicians remain a common way to find a therapist (32.5%), online searches are also a significant resource (23.5%). Most individuals (60.2%) find a compatible therapist on their first attempt, though Gen Z is more inclined to try multiple providers