10/16/2026
A 2026 AXA Global Healthcare report found that 80% of employees would participate in workplace mental health support programs, yet two-thirds say these services are unavailable or they are unaware of them. The survey of 19,000 people across 18 countries identified treatment costs and stigma as major barriers to professional mental health care, with 33% of respondents who had not sought help citing affordability. The report also found that people facing these barriers are increasingly turning to AI tools for mental health information and guidance, although experts emphasize that AI should complement rather than replace professional care.