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We’re so proud to share that Newsweek has named Rula as one of America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces! At Rula, one of our company values is camaraderie — we make sure to take care of each other. And every single day, we're learning, growing, and staying grounded in our mission to make mental healthcare work for everyone. To our incredible team and community: thank you for making Rula what it is. We’re building something special, together. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e6dr8k2Y

On the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month, let's acknowledge a universal truth: Quality mental healthcare should be accessible for everyone. Full stop. So why are there still so many barriers getting in the way? We’ve been asking that question for a while, so we went looking for answers. And soon, we’re sharing what we found. On May 8, we’ll be releasing our first-ever State of Mind Report — a deep dive into the current realities of mental health access in the United States and discussing: ➡️ What’s helping people? ➡️ What’s still getting in the way? ➡️ How do we close the gap between needing care and actually getting it? Stay tuned — we can't wait to share the results with you.

From inflexible workflows to limited resources, many systems still aren’t built to support how neurodivergent brains think, communicate, and operate. We’re continuing the conversation with this week’s poll: What's the biggest barrier to neurodivergent folks feeling fully supported in the workplace?

As mental health language evolves, so does the way we talk about the brain. 🧠 You’ve likely seen the terms “neurodivergent” and “neurotypical” becoming more common — but what do they actually mean? At a foundational level, they recognize what many providers already know: no two brains work exactly the same way. And those differences deserve understanding, not judgment. Just as people are born with different eye colors, folks are also born with different cognitive and sensory profiles. Some neurodivergent individuals benefit from support or accommodations that help them navigate challenges and lean into their strengths. As a mental healthcare provider, being able to recognize and respect these differences is essential to providing inclusive, effective care. Read more over on our blog ➡️ What’s the difference between a neurotypical and neurodivergent person? https://lnkd.in/eZV--sPD

Excited to share that Sebastian J. Sam, our Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, will be representing Rula at The Millennium Alliance's upcoming C-Suite Assembly: Transforming the Digital Enterprise in Dallas this week. Sebastian will be leading the "Mental Health and Physical Health: Why Employers Should Care" workshop — a timely conversation on how integrated care can drive better outcomes for teams and businesses alike. If you're attending, we’d love to connect and share how Rula is making quality mental healthcare more accessible for employees across the country!

On Wednesday we had an enlightening, honest and open panel discussion. Though we all come at it from different roles and directions, in the end we’re aligned on doing what’s right for the patient, member, employee and individual. Care can be complicated. Getting there shouldn’t be. Thank you for your expertise and insights, Sam Holliday Kim Hurst Alexandra Paul!

Please send a warm welcome to all of our amazing new Rulans! We're so happy to have you on the team.

🚨 We’ve been recently made aware of incidents involving individuals impersonating Rula recruiters (and have attached a screenshot of what this looks like in this post). Protecting our employees, applicants and potential candidates is a top priority, so we want to be very clear about how serious we’re taking this issue. Please remember the following: - Any legitimate communication from our company will come from a "@rula.com" email address. If you receive an offer letter or any correspondence claiming to be from Rula, please double-check the sender's email address. - If you are unsure about the authenticity of any communication you receive, do not hesitate to contact us directly via offer.verifications@rula.com. - If you have received any suspicious emails or offer letters, please report them to us immediately so we can take appropriate action. For more information on how to identify and protect yourself from scammers on LinkedIn, please visit this resource from the FTC: https://lnkd.in/dgkrq6cz Otherwise, please stay vigilant and safe out there.

“Just stay positive!” “Well, it could be worse.” “Good vibes only.” Many folks hear these phrases at work, often from well-meaning people who want to keep things "light". But when someone’s struggling, those words can feel more dismissive than helpful. Here's a few examples of what real support can sound like at work, and how small shifts in language can build trust, safety, and care on any team. (Also, if you feel comfortable sharing, we'd love to hear some of the toxic positive things someone has said to *you* at work in the comments. 👀) Read more on toxic positivity and why it isn't harmless over on our blog: https://lnkd.in/en5fB72m

Have you ever been told to “stay positive” at work when you really just needed someone to listen? Toxic positivity at work can look like: ➡️ Leaning too heavily into "team spirit" ➡️ Avoiding tough conversations to “keep morale high” ➡️ Equating someone sharing their feelings on being burnt out or stressed with being "negative" We talk about why this is ultimately harmful (and what helps instead) in our latest blog post. Link in comments.