THE FUSE

When we think about getting help for our mental health, therapy is often the first—and sometimes only—option that comes to mind. Therapy works, and for many people it is essential. But it is not the only effective path. Emerging evidence suggests that well‑designed coaching—especially when delivered inside an adaptive, stepped‑care model—can help people feel better faster, build emotional skills, and relieve pressure on an overburdened clinical system (Sagui Henson et al.).