SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 19, 2025--
Headspace, the provider of the world’s most accessible, comprehensive mental health solution, today announced the launch of its seventh annual Workforce State of Mind report, revealing new findings on the perceptions of HR leaders and workers on mental health. Based on a global survey fielded between November 2024 and January 2025, the report compiles insights from more than 2,000 workers in the U.S. and the UK on trends impacting their mental and physical health at work. The report also includes input from nearly 250 HR leaders, highlighting the unique stressors faced by employee benefits decision-makers.
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Headspace’s new research indicates that employees need mental health support now more than ever before: 58% of employees have considered quitting their job as a result of their mental health, and 40% of workers report having taken a mental health leave of absence. At the same time, however, healthcare costs continue to rise in an economically tenuous time, and many companies have been forced to reduce health and wellness costs.
“Our research shows that 95% of employees report feeling better after using employer-provided mental health benefits. And we know that when employees feel better, they’re more engaged, productive and invested in their work,” said Lisa Mulrooney Gross, Chief People Officer at Headspace. “At a time when many organizations are facing tough financial decisions surrounding their benefits programs, it’s critical that we don’t lose sight of what’s proven to drive both employee wellbeing and organizational performance. Investing in end-to-end mental health support isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business imperative that directly impacts the bottom line.”
Key findings from the report include:
Employees work a 5-9 shift in addition to their 9-5, with middle managers struggling the most to set boundaries.
The loneliness epidemic is driving a desire for community and connection at work.
Organizations are seeking scalable mental health solutions, leading HR leaders to be optimistic about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health benefits.
“Organizations must prioritize mental health by fostering a culture of connection, prevention, and balance. At Microsoft, we recognize that wellbeing isn’t just about support in times of crisis; it’s about creating an environment where employees have the tools to support their mental health every day,” said Kristen Roby Dimlow, Corporate Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Performance at Microsoft. “By investing in initiatives that destigmatize mental health, encourage employees to set healthy boundaries, and recharge when needed, we empower our teams to navigate challenges with resilience.”
In addition to a comprehensive overview of the survey data, Headspace’s 2025 Workforce State of Mind report features guidance for leaders to address employee mental health challenges, along with free mental health resources from Headspace’s Mindfulness at Work collection. To download the report, visit get.headspace.com/2025-workforce-state-of-mind.
About Headspace
Headspace is your lifelong guide to better mental health. We make mental health support accessible to everyone, no matter their background or experience. Through our flagship Headspace app, we provide mindfulness and mental health tools for everyday life, like guided meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement, and mental health coaching. Our enterprise offerings combine this experience with EAP and work-life services, as well as therapy and psychiatry services – all in a single destination. Our team of experts ranges from mental health clinicians to Emmy award-winning producers, and data scientists, working together as one to help millions of people around the world be healthier and more productive. To learn more, please visit headspace.com.
Headspace 2025 Workforce State of Mind report
