In a recent collaboration Instructure’s Canvas LMS has collaborated with TimelyMD to extend the virtual care to the learners. The partnership between Instructure based Canvas LMS & TimelyMD integrates virtual medical and mental health care into learning management system.

TimelyMD is the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education. With the integration between two platforms, learners will have access to much-needed medical and mental health services right within Canvas, for care at moments that are likely to increase stress.

“About 40% of all mental health visits through TimelyCare occur after hours, and we know academics are a significant source of stress. It’s important to meet students where they are and offer as many on-ramps to care as possible,” said Luke Hejl, CEO and co-founder of TimelyMD.

“Focusing on academics and taking care of oneself are not mutually exclusive. We are grateful to Instructure for embracing TimelyMD’s mission to improve health and well-being of students by making virtual care available to students through Canvas.”

Mental health remains a concern area for educators and learners with the issues affecting mental health are increasing day by day. The integration will be supplementing the on campus medical offering by providing a virtual option for students to seek care within an academic setting.

“Instructure is pleased to partner with TimelyMD to extend access to medical and mental health care to learners everywhere,” said Tara Gunther, VP of Partnerships at Instructure. “This valuable addition to Canvas will benefit learning institutions as they seek to break down any barriers to providing students equitable access to health care.”