2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report

Employees are under pressure—and the impact can be even greater for organizations with ≤5,000 employees. See what 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees reveal about closing the gap between mental health access and real outcomes.

Report

Mental health support is expanding. Yet many employees are still struggling to get the care they need.

Rising complex needs, caregiving demands, financial strain, and AI disruption are reshaping the workforce and making recovery harder.

For organizations with 5,000 or fewer employees, the stakes can be even higher. Leaner HR teams and tighter resources mean even one extended leave or misaligned benefit can have an outsized impact.

This edition of Lyra’s 2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report draws on insights from 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees worldwide, with a focused look at organizations under 5,000 employees and the strategies that help improve outcomes while controlling costs.

Download the report to learn how organizations are:

Designing mental health support for more complex needs and family realities
Equipping managers and adopting AI in ways that protect employee well-being
Turning mental health support into measurable improvements in productivity, retention, and health outcomes