…Cody Ko Betterhelp… religious beliefs [or] self-confidence.” The company’s frequently asked question area on its site plainly specifies BetterHelp’s app and therapists shouldn’t be used for people dealing with an extreme mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder) or for people considering self-harm.|} Instead, the app prides itself on having certified therapists and psychological health experts available to assist people through text, telephone call or video chat. That’s what many YouTubers who have actually accepted sponsorships from the company typically say in their own videos, where they speak on the tensions in their individual lives and sensations bordering on anxiety or depression. Bobby Burns, Elle Mills, Philip DeFranco, Heath Hussar, Boogie2988, Shane Dawson and ChandlerNWilson are all developers who have Cody Ko Betterhelp sponsors now.
A number of these developers have discussed psychological health issues in the past, but as burnout becomes a larger subject within the community– and traditional world– sponsorships including BetterHelp have actually increased, despite the app not being precisely what the creators are touting.