2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report
Employees are stuck in survival mode. AI disruption, caregiving demands, and rising complex needs are reshaping the workplace. See what 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees reveal about closing the gap between access and outcomes.
Report
Mental health support is expanding, but many employees are still struggling. More than one-third say they’re surviving rather than thriving.
The challenge for benefits leaders is no longer simply expanding access. The real question is whether support is actually working.
Lyra’s sixth annual State of Workforce Mental Health Report, based on insights from 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees worldwide, reveals where gaps in today’s support systems are falling short—and what leading employers are doing differently.
Download the report to learn how organizations are:
- Designing mental health support for growing care complexity and family needs
- 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
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