Lyra tackles alcohol use disorder and other mental health conditions

Lyra, the mental health startup that’s piled up a $4.6 billion valuation, today announced a new slate of offerings tackling more serious conditions including alcohol use disorder and suicidality. The explosion in companies delivering telemental health has focused largely on people suffering from anxiety and depression, but as these startups mature, some may expand into more complex conditions. The pitch to employers who pay for these services remains the same: absenteeism and lost productivity can be avoided with proactive treatment, as can more expensive medical attention if a person isn’t receiving the right care from the start.