2026 Workforce Mental Health Trends Forecast

The ground beneath workforce mental health is shifting fast. AI, economic strain, and caregiving pressure are pushing resilience to its limits. Discover how leading employers are turning pressure into progress—and shaping what comes next.

Report

Lyra’s annual Workforce Mental Health Trends Forecast offers a roadmap for what’s next. Backed by insights from more than 500 HR and benefits leaders, this year’s report reveals how employers can turn disruption into opportunity. Read the report to find out:

Why mental health leaves, complex conditions, and caregiving strain are rising, and what leaders can do about it
How AI is reshaping stress, performance, and care delivery—and what it takes to use it responsibly
Why supporting neurodiversity and manager well-being is becoming a strategic advantage
How employers are redefining ROI, balancing cost containment with care quality and long-term performance