State of Workforce Mental Health 2026: Industry Spotlight: Health Systems

Mental health support has expanded, but many clinical teams are still in survival mode. See what 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees reveal about the pressures facing hospital staff—and how health systems can help teams recover.

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Nearly half of hospital staff say they’re in survival mode.

Clinical teams face rising mental health needs, family caregiving pressures, and demanding care environments, yet many still struggle to access timely, specialized support.

This Health Systems Spotlight from Lyra’s 2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report reveals what 500 benefits leaders and 7,500 employees say about the forces shaping today’s health system workforce—and where organizations have the greatest opportunity to strengthen support and drive results.

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Where support breaks down as mental health needs, caregiving demands, and neurodivergent family needs grow more complex
How new pressures, from AI to manager burnout, are reshaping the clinical workforce experience
What health systems can do to align support with clinical realities and protect workforce capacity