2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Global Report
The 2026 State of Workforce Mental Health Report reveals a critical paradox facing organizations worldwide: while mental health support access has improved, employees and their families continue to struggle with complex mental health needs. Based on surveys of over 7,500 employees and benefits leaders across six countries, the report highlights that traditional benefits are being tested as employee needs grow more complex, with 68% saying benefits are increasing and 65% reporting improved mental health support. However, significant gaps remain in addressing specialty care needs, family support, and care coordination, requiring a fundamental shift toward more comprehensive, integrated mental health solutions.
In this guide, you'll explore
- 7 in 10 employees say mental health benefits are improving, yet 1 in 4 report their mental health declined in the past year
- 65% of employees struggle to find the right level of specialized mental health care through traditional benefit plans
- 60% of working parents experienced increased mental health needs for their children, but only 59% found adequate support through benefits
- 45% couldn't find a specialist or specialty program, and 48% struggled to access care through their EAP
- 87% would stay at a job because of family-inclusive mental health benefits, and 45% would consider leaving without them