The Global Health Benefits (GHB) business of Cigna Healthcare’s International Health division is collaborating with Headspace to expand its mental health solutions for its globally mobile customers and covered eligible dependents.  

​​This enhancement complements GHB’s portfolio of clinical programmes to allow steering from its case management and customer service pathways to ensure customers are guided to the support they need. Headspace, a mental health support app,​ offers unlimited access to one-on-one mental health coaching and ​​evidence-based​​ ​​mindfulness​​ content, including exercises for sleep, meditation, focus, stress, and fitness for everyday wellbeing.  

The offering provides eligible GHB customers and their covered eligible dependents with digital-first, virtually led, data-driven mental health support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The app offers ease of access to quality care via ​text-based​ coaching, which can lead​ to ​​improved​ mental health outcomes.  

The link between mental and physical wellbeing

Addressing the critical and growing need for robust mental health support, this collaborationunderlines the important connection between mental health and overall health and vitality. Research from Cigna Healthcare shows that adults with strong mental health are 10 times more likely to have high vitality, which leads to improved physical health and greater engagement with their wellbeing. 

“In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, employee vitality and wellbeing are paramount, with mental health a critical component,” said Wendy Sherry, CEO of Global Health Benefits, International Health, at Cigna Healthcare. “Our collaboration with Headspace underscores our commitment to easier access to care, better support, and delivering better value to our globally mobile customers through a wide array of inclusive and accessible mental health offerings. As part of our overall commitment to whole-person health, we are proud to be the first insurer offering Headspace directly to our European clients and their global members.”