The Cigna Group Foundation Announces Grants to 22 Nonprofits to Help Address the Youth Mental Health Crisis
The Cigna Group Foundation has announced $9 million in grants to 22 nonprofits over three years to address the youth mental health crisis. This initiative aims to support youth aged 5-18, focusing on programs in schools and related settings. The grants will expand social-emotional skills programming, equip parents and professionals to support youth, and improve access to mental health care.
Key points:
- Nearly half of the grantees are first-time recipients of Cigna Group funding
- The initiative addresses post-pandemic stress among youth
- Recent analysis shows a 28% increase in young people with mental health conditions since 2018
- The number of youth with multiple mental health diagnoses has risen 48% since 2018
This grant program is part of a larger $27 million philanthropic initiative by The Cigna Group Foundation to improve youth and veteran mental health and reduce health equity barriers.
La Cigna Group Foundation ha annunciato 9 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni a 22 organizzazioni no-profit per un periodo di tre anni al fine di affrontare la crisi della salute mentale giovanile. Questa iniziativa mira a sostenere i giovani di età compresa tra 5 e 18 anni, con un focus sui programmi nelle scuole e ambienti correlati. Le sovvenzioni allargheranno i programmi per lo sviluppo delle competenze socio-emotive, forniranno supporto a genitori e professionisti per assistere i giovani e miglioreranno l'accesso alle cure per la salute mentale.
Punti chiave:
- Quasi la metà dei beneficiari sono ricevitori per la prima volta di fondi dalla Cigna Group
- L'iniziativa affronta lo stress post-pandemico tra i giovani
- Un'analisi recente mostra un aumento del 28% dei giovani con condizioni di salute mentale dal 2018
- Il numero di giovani con diagnosi multiple di problemi mentali è aumentato del 48% dal 2018
Questo programma di sovvenzioni fa parte di un'iniziativa filantropica più ampia di 27 milioni di dollari della Cigna Group Foundation per migliorare la salute mentale dei giovani e dei veterani e ridurre le barriere all'equità sanitaria.
La Cigna Group Foundation ha anunciado 9 millones de dólares en subvenciones a 22 organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro durante tres años para abordar la crisis de salud mental juvenil. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo apoyar a los jóvenes de entre 5 y 18 años, centrándose en programas en escuelas y entornos relacionados. Las subvenciones ampliarán los programas de habilidades socioemocionales, capacitarán a padres y profesionales para apoyar a los jóvenes y mejorarán el acceso a la atención de salud mental.
Puntos clave:
- Casi la mitad de los beneficiarios son receptores por primera vez de financiación de Cigna Group
- La iniciativa aborda el estrés post-pandémico entre los jóvenes
- Un análisis reciente muestra un aumento del 28% en jóvenes con condiciones de salud mental desde 2018
- El número de jóvenes con múltiples diagnósticos de salud mental ha aumentado un 48% desde 2018
Este programa de subvenciones es parte de una iniciativa filantrópica más amplia de 27 millones de dólares de la Cigna Group Foundation para mejorar la salud mental de jóvenes y veteranos y reducir las barreras de equidad en salud.
Cigna 그룹 재단이 900만 달러의 보조금을 22개 비영리 단체에 3년에 걸쳐 발표했습니다. 이는 청소년 정신 건강 위기를 해결하기 위한 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 5세에서 18세까지의 청소년을 지원하며, 학교 및 관련 환경에서의 프로그램에 초점을 맞춥니다. 이 보조금은 사회정서적 기술 프로그램을 확장하고, 부모와 전문가가 청소년을 지원할 수 있도록 만들며, 정신 건강 치료에 대한 접근성을 개선할 것입니다.
주요 사항:
- 수혜자 중 거의 절반이 Cigna 그룹 자금을 처음 받는 경우입니다.
- 이 이니셔티브는 청소년의 팬데믹 이후 스트레스를 다룹니다.
- 최근 분석에 따르면 2018년 이후 정신 건강 문제가 있는 청소년이 28% 증가했습니다.
- 2018년 이후 다수의 정신 건강 진단을 받은 청소년은 48% 증가했습니다.
이 보조금 프로그램은 Cigna 그룹 재단의 2700만 달러 규모의 보다 큰 자선 사업의 일환으로, 청소년 및 재향군인의 정신 건강을 개선하고 건강 형평성 장벽을 줄이기 위한 것입니다.
La Cigna Group Foundation a annoncé 9 millions de dollars de subventions à 22 organisations à but non lucratif sur trois ans afin de faire face à la crise de la santé mentale chez les jeunes. Cette initiative vise à soutenir les jeunes âgés de 5 à 18 ans, en se concentrant sur des programmes dans les écoles et les environnements connexes. Les subventions permettront d'élargir les programmes de développement des compétences socio-émotionnelles, d'équiper les parents et les professionnels pour soutenir les jeunes et d'améliorer l'accès aux soins de santé mentale.
Points clés :
- Près de la moitié des bénéficiaires sont des récipiendaires pour la première fois de financements du groupe Cigna
- L'initiative répond au stress post-pandémique chez les jeunes
- Une analyse récente montre une augmentation de 28 % des jeunes présentant des problèmes de santé mentale depuis 2018
- Le nombre de jeunes ayant plusieurs diagnostics de santé mentale a augmenté de 48 % depuis 2018
Ce programme de subventions s'inscrit dans le cadre d'une initiative philanthropique plus large de 27 millions de dollars de la Cigna Group Foundation visant à améliorer la santé mentale des jeunes et des vétérans et à réduire les obstacles à l'équité en santé.
Die Cigna Group Foundation hat 9 Millionen Dollar an Zuschüssen an 22 gemeinnützige Organisationen über einen Zeitraum von drei Jahren angekündigt, um die Krise der psychischen Gesundheit bei Jugendlichen anzugehen. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, Jugendliche im Alter von 5 bis 18 Jahren zu unterstützen, mit einem Fokus auf Programme in Schulen und verwandten Einrichtungen. Die Zuschüsse werden Programme zur Förderung sozial-emotionaler Fähigkeiten erweitern, Eltern und Fachleute unterstützen, um Jugendliche zu unterstützen, und den Zugang zur psychischen Gesundheitsversorgung verbessern.
Wichtige Punkte:
- Fast die Hälfte der Begünstigten sind erstmalige Empfänger von Mitteln der Cigna Group
- Die Initiative fällt in den Bereich des post-pandemischen Stresses bei Jugendlichen
- Eine aktuelle Analyse zeigt einen Anstieg von 28 % der jungen Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen seit 2018
- Die Zahl der Jugendlichen mit mehreren psychischen Gesundheitsdiagnosen ist seit 2018 um 48 % gestiegen
Dieses Zuschussprogramm ist Teil einer größeren philanthropischen Initiative der Cigna Group Foundation in Höhe von 27 Millionen Dollar zur Verbesserung der psychischen Gesundheit von Jugendlichen und Veteranen sowie zur Verringerung der Barrieren zur Gesundheitsgerechtigkeit.
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"At a time when there's been a significant uptick in demand of mental health care, The Cigna Group Foundation is focused on improving the health and vitality of our communities through strong partnerships with local nonprofits," said Melissa Skottegaard, board chair, The Cigna Group Foundation. "According to a recent analysis by the Evernorth Research Institute, the number of young people with mental health conditions has increased
The grant program will address post-pandemic stress and distress among youth 5 to 18 years old, with a focus on programs and services delivered in schools and related settings. The goals of the grant program in this first year are to expand the reach of programming that fosters social-emotional skills and well-being; increase the number of parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals who feel equipped to support; and extend pathways to mental health intervention and access to care.
Of the 22 youth mental health grantees, nearly half of the organizations reported that this is their first time receiving funding from The Cigna Group or The Cigna Group Foundation. This includes Mindfulness First (
Additional grantees are El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center (
The Cigna Group Foundation has a long history of impactful partnerships with nonprofits, and recently announced a philanthropic and community engagement initiative that has committed more than
To kick off the youth mental health initiative, The Cigna Group Foundation earlier this year announced a national partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which is using funding to lead the development and production of a teen mental health guide, while also partnering with The Cigna Group on employee volunteer activities.
More information on the youth mental health grant program can be found here.
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 186 million customer relationships around the world. Learn more at thecignagroup.com.
About The Cigna Group Foundation
The Cigna Group Foundation is a private foundation funded by contributions from The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group Foundation supports organizations sharing its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families, and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on those communities where employees of The Cigna Group live and work.
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