2026 Workforce Mental Health Trends Forecast | Insights for Employers Under 5k

Workforce resilience is under strain. For organizations with fewer than 5,000 employees, today’s mental health challenges demand bold action. Get key insights from Lyra’s 2026 Workforce Mental Health Forecast—built for organizations like yours.

Report

The past few years have brought real progress in workforce mental health—greater awareness, expanded access, and a stronger foundation of care. Now, as the pace of change accelerates, many organizations face a new challenge: how to turn that progress into lasting resilience and performance.

This edition of Lyra’s Workforce Mental Health Trends Forecast reveals what’s next. Backed by insights from more than 500 HR and benefits leaders, it shows how forward-thinking employers can turn disruption into opportunity and build stronger, healthier teams.

Inside the report:

Why rising mental health leaves, complex needs, and caregiving strain hit organizations with under 5,000 employees hardest—and how agile leaders are responding
How AI is reshaping work performance and access to care—and how to harness it responsibly without losing human connection
Why investing in manager well-being and inclusive support systems is key to sustaining resilience and retention
How organizations are redefining ROI—balancing cost pressures with care quality and long-term workforce health