October Health – 2026 Report
35-44 Demographic in Botswana
In Botswana, for the population aged 35–44, the leading cause of stress is work-related factors, including job insecurity, workload, and workplace pressure.
How mental health affects the 35-44 demographic differently
- Career and financial responsibilities: mid-career pressures, rising debt, mortgage, saving for children’s education, and worry about job stability.
- Work-life balance: managing leadership roles, team management, and maintaining family time with partner, children, or aging parents.
- Parenting and family transitions: concerns about parenting teens or young adults, impact of schooling choices, and long-term planning for children.
- Health identity and aging: first signs of health issues or burnout symptoms showing up earlier, and anxiety about aging parents needing care.
- Productivity and performance expectations: high self-imposed standards, fear of stagnation, and pressure to upskill or switch roles.
- Financial planning for retirement: starting to worry about retirement savings gaps and pension planning.
- Relationship and social changes: shifting social networks as children become more independent, and changes in friendships due to busy schedules.
- Technological and digital workload: information overload, constant connectivity, and maintaining cybersecurity/privacy in a professional setting.
- Work disruptions and crises: handling organizational restructuring, mergers, or market downturns that disproportionately affect mid-career employees.
- Mental health stigma and help-seeking: reluctance to seek support due to concerns about career impact, especially in high-responsibility roles.
Data from October Health
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