The State of Working Parents
Caregiving is changing the workday in ways employers can’t ignore. Explore new findings from the 2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report and see what’s driving the shift.
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Caregiving doesn’t pause during the workday. Whether coordinating care, managing appointments, or helping loved ones through mental health challenges, many employees are balancing responsibilities well beyond their job. New findings from Lyra’s 2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report reveal how caregiving is affecting focus, productivity, and retention. Get the insights you need to better support working families.
You’ll learn:
- Why caregiving is becoming one of the biggest barriers to employee performance
- What’s standing between families and mental health care, even when benefits are available
- Where employers can make the biggest difference for working families and their workforce
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The New Mental Load of Parenting
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Working Parents Are Becoming Mental Health Navigators
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