2025 State of Workforce Mental Health: Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Lyra’s State of Workforce Mental Health Report shares insights from 500+ HR leaders and 2,500 employees, plus expert clinician perspectives on key forces shaping workforce mental health in 2025—for businesses with 3,000 or fewer employees.

Guide

Small and midsized businesses are facing tight budgets, staffing shortages, and growing employee expectations for mental health support. Many still rely on traditional health plans and EAPs, which often fall short—leaving workers struggling with stress, burnout, and roadblocks to care.

Based on insights from our 2025 State of Workforce Mental Health Report, this executive summary features key stats and expert guidance tailored to small and medium-sized companies.

Explore the report to uncover:

5 key findings shaping workforce mental health in 2025
The impact of proactive well-being support on cost savings
How high-value mental health care gives smaller businesses a competitive edge