The Mexican Senate is pushing for a reform to the Federal Labor Law (LFT) to make mental health training a requirement for employers. The proposal seeks to ensure that companies do more than just train employees in productive skills; it aims to mandate preventive programs for conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and burnout.
Senator Homero Davis Castro introduced the initiative, which seeks to amend Articles 3, 153-A, 512, and 512-A of the LFT. The project stipulates that workplace training plans must include specific information regarding the importance of preventing mental health disorders.
If approved, the reform will require an update to occupational safety regulations to integrate psychological health preventive measures. Additionally, it will expand the powers of the National Consultative Commission on Occupational Safety and Health to design policies protecting both the physical and mental well-being of workers.
The Impact of Workplace Stress on Companies
This legislative proposal comes amid a growing wellness crisis in the workplace. According to the 2026 National HR and Training Survey by isEazy and Sesame, 59% of professionals in Mexico believe that corporate mental health measures still have significant room for improvement.
Data from the "2026 Occupational Health Snapshot in Mexico" shows that six out of ten medical consultations among workers are linked to stress, anxiety, or burnout. Furthermore, half of the country's workforce suffers from work-related stress, leading to physical consequences such as extreme fatigue and cardiovascular issues.
This legislative project builds upon efforts made in 2023, when the Senate approved a reform to guarantee the human right to mental health in the workplace. The new initiative seeks to reinforce this principle, noting that nearly 35 million people in Mexico have experienced depressive episodes, many of which stem from work environments.
