2027 Workforce Mental Health Trends Forecast | For Health Systems

What are 150 health systems benefits leaders anticipating for 2027? Explore the trends shaping workforce mental health, from rising care complexity and growing demands on managers to AI-driven change—and where your peers are focusing next.

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75% of health systems benefits leaders agree that the future of workforce mental health requires more than expanding access to care.

As managers take on more responsibility, complex mental health needs contribute to rising leave, and families face barriers to care, health systems are navigating new demands on their workforce.

Drawing on insights from 150 health systems benefits leaders, this forecast reveals the challenges shaping mental health strategies for 2027—and practical priorities to consider as you plan ahead.

Download the forecast to discover:

How workplace change and growing responsibilities are affecting employees and managers
Why complex mental health needs are driving leave—and what health systems are doing to intervene earlier
Where family mental health support is falling short and how benefits leaders can respond