UnitedHealth Group's philanthropic foundation is committing $3 million over the next three years to help nonprofit Active Minds launch a pilot program to better serve youth mental health at the middle school level.
Active Minds' pilot program will take place in 50 school districts across Minnesota, North Carolina and Florida, according to an Oct. 12 United Health Foundation news release. The program intends to address middle school students' social and emotional needs, improve attitudes related to mental health, decrease stigma and increase a student's likelihood to help a friend with a mental health challenge.
Active Minds aims to launch the program nationwide following the completion of the pilot, according to the report. The nonprofit has a presence at more than 1,000 campuses, schools, communities and workplaces across the country.