WEBINAR

Defining Moments, Defining Care: Exclusive Insights From Our Annual Workforce Mental Health Report

March 25, 2025
11:00 AM PT/2:00 PM ET

Join us for exclusive insights from our fifth annual State of Workforce Mental Health Report, based on responses from over 500 HR and benefits leaders and 7,500 employees across six countries.

What You’ll Learn

Employees are facing a perfect storm of challenges—from rising health care costs and job insecurity to personal life events that can upend their well-being. Meanwhile, benefits leaders are balancing growing workforce expectations with escalating costs and systemic obstacles to care. Many organizations are expanding mental health support, but barriers still prevent workers from accessing the right care at the right time.

Join us for exclusive insights from our fifth annual State of Workforce Mental Health Report, based on responses from over 500 HR and benefits leaders and 7,500 employees across six countries. We’ll uncover today’s most pressing workforce mental health challenges, expose critical care gaps, and share actionable strategies to help employers deliver meaningful, cost-effective support.

What you can expect: 

  • Data-backed findings on the biggest challenges impacting employees today
  • Insights from leading HR and mental health professionals on balancing impact, cost, and accessibility
  • Practical strategies to build a sustainable, high-quality mental health program

Featured Speakers

Smita Das

VP, Psychiatry & Complex Care
Lyra Health

Greg de Haaff

VP, Product, 
Lyra Health

Lawrence Mak

Sr. Director, Global Product Marketing,
Lyra Health


Featured Speakers

Joe Grasso, PhD

Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Lyra Health

Alethea Varra, PhD

Vice President of Clinical Care, Lyra Health

Featured Speakers

Chris Jackson

SVP of Partnerships, Lyra Health

About the Panel

Joe Grasso, PhD

Joe Grasso, PhD, is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health and a clinical psychologist by training. At Lyra, he oversees Lyra's product suite for supporting workplace mental health and he leads a team of experts who consult with employers on their management practices, corporate policies, and learning and development programs. Dr. Grasso has been interviewed by national media outlets including CNN, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, and Washington Post for his perspective on workforce mental health topics. Prior to joining Lyra, Dr. Grasso managed the implementation of a national training program for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, where he also led quality improvement initiatives and conducted health services research. His peer-reviewed research spans topics including integrated health care, psychotherapy outcomes, and the intersection of social identities and mental health.

Alethea Varra, PhD

Alethea Varra, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and vice president of clinical care for Lyra Health. She serves as the senior clinical leader for therapy programs and is responsible for driving overall clinical strategy and oversight of clinical quality and training. Alethea received a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She completed her internship training at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System and a research fellowship at the Mental Illness Research and Education Center (MIRECC) in Seattle. She has over 15 years of experience in mental health and clinical operations. Her focus is on health care innovation and program development, and she is passionate about improving access to evidenced-based mental health care, especially for underserved populations.