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What should HR leaders look for in a mental health benefit?

Amanda Branting and Jim Conway of Lyra HealthNovember 4, 2026

Mental health support is a critical part of helping employees thrive and helping businesses build stronger, healthier teams.

We asked Amanda Branting and Jim Conway of Lyra Health to share their perspective on what great mental health care looks like for employees and how employers can make meaningful support more accessible.

Lyra Select is available to ParetoHealth Members through the Pareto Savings Engine.

This makes mental health care benefits that were once out of reach for small and midsize businesses not only possible but simple.

Here’s what this collaboration means for Pareto Members and their employees:

→ Appointments typically available within 1 day
→ 10x the utilization of a traditional EAP
→ Support in 35+ languages, with care for the whole family

Good benefits shouldn’t be a large-employer luxury. The ParetoHealth community exists to level the playing field, and mental health care is one of the most important places to start.