[1] Each message contains psychology facts, exercises, and journaling prompts[2] that are "reviewed, edited and approved by a panel of mental health professionals".

[3] Cope Notes was founded in 2018 by Johnny Crowder, an American musician, public speaker, and Certified Recovery Peer Specialist.

[6] The idea for Cope Notes began as an unnamed in-person support group, which formed after Crowder graduated from college.

[7] Crowder, a touring musician, used his time traveling between performances with his heavy metal bands, Dark Sermon and Prison, to develop the service.

Cope Notes had previously signed a pilot contract with UnitedHealth Group, distributing its services through UnitedHealthcare and Optum.