Vitality launches child mental health proposition

Prevention and early intervention

Cameron Roberts
clock • 1 min read

Provider, Vitality, has launched a children’s mental health proposition focused on prevention and early support options.

The updated policy will allow children named as dependants on their parents' health insurance plan access to mental health support services. Vitality has also added a mental health pathway for children and young people aged 5-18, including digital tools and parent guidance. Additions to the offering include: Headspace for teens, a mindfulness app Wysa for teens, an AI-coach Sandbox from Mindler, a mental health platform Talking therapy, access to sessions without a GP referral Dr Arun Thiyagarajan, CEO, VitalityHealth, said: "Mental health has moved steadily up the agen...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Insurer

Mutual insurers paid out £91m in income protection claims in 2025

Mutual insurers paid out £91m in income protection claims in 2025

Up from £70m paid in 2023

Jaskeet Briah
clock 25 June 2026 • 2 min read
The Exeter sees 21.6% rise in new business premiums for IP

The Exeter sees 21.6% rise in new business premiums for IP

Gross premium income up to £135m

Jaskeet Briah
clock 25 June 2026 • 1 min read
Shepherds Friendly makes appointment for partnership growth

Shepherds Friendly makes appointment for partnership growth

Laura Gauden joins society

Jaskeet Briah
clock 23 June 2026 • 1 min read