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Mind Health Report 2026

Are people in Ireland flourishing or struggling? Discover the answers in AXA’s Mind Health Report 2026. It reveals the true extent of stress, anxiety, depression and other mind health challenges in Ireland and shows how people are turning to AI for support.

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Deep research unmatched in scale

AXA surveyed 19,000 people in 18 countries for the Mind Health Report 2026, making it the biggest such study ever done. As part of AXA, laya healthcare is the only insurer in Ireland with direct access to data on this scale

  • More people have used AI for mental health support in the past year (61%) than seen a healthcare professional for this reason (45%)
  • 58% of the Irish workforce say they experience moderate to severe stress at work
  • 38% feel lonely at least some of the time, rising to 60% of young people
  • 35% of people in Ireland say they’re suffering from depression, anxiety or another serious mental health condition
  • 36% say they don’t think their struggles warrant professional help

Mind Health AI guide 2026

Mind Health AI guide 2026

AI can prove really useful when it comes to thinking through a tricky situation or helping you work out how you feel. Used carefully, it can be a valuable support. And it’s free, immediately available and easy to access.

But it’s important to use it carefully and understand its limits. Our Mind Health 2026 research found one in three people in Ireland said AI advice led them towards harmful behaviour.

Know how to use AI and when to turn to real people for help with our expert guide to mind health and AI. It includes Five ways to use AI well for your mind health.

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Know what you can access through 24/7 Mental Wellbeing

No matter what’s on your mind, you can connect quickly to the help you need.

When you contact laya healthcare’s 24/7 Mental Wellbeing service, a qualified counsellor gives you immediate in-the-moment emotional support on a call or web chat. [EK2.1]And they’ll connect you quickly to more help or resources if needed. These can include:

  • Online self-help courses and resources
  • Individual or couples counselling
  • Digital psychotherapy or psychology(Ages 6+. Cost Applies)
  • Expert guidance on legal, financial, career, parenting and personal matters
  • Interim support while you wait for specialist intervention

24/7 Mental Wellbeing is a confidential, around-the-clock service. All laya healthcare members aged 16+ can access it at no extra cost. Call as often as you need, any time.

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Mind health self-check

Invest 10 minutes in your wellbeing – take the Mind Health Self-Check now.

Answer a few questions about yourself and your state of mind, to get your personal mind health report with practical tips for keeping well.

If you’ve been putting mental health to the back of your mind, this is an simple way to start to take control, and give your mind health the attention it deserves.

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