18-24 Demographic in Canada

• Financial stress: tuition debt, entry-level salaries, and budgeting for housing and essentials.
• Career uncertainty: internships, part-time roles, or first full-time job pressures; pressure to plan for the future.
• Academic and workload stress: balancing school, exams, and part-time work; perfectionism and fear of failure.
• Social and identity stress: forming new friendships, navigating relationships, LGBTQ+ or cultural identity, and acceptance.
• Housing stress: finding affordable, safe, and proximate housing; moving away from home.
• Mental health awareness and stigma: recognizing symptoms and seeking help for the first time.
• Digital life pressure: managing social media, online dating, and online reputations; cyberbullying.
• Family expectations: pressure to meet parental or cultural expectations; financial support responsibilities.
• Sleep and lifestyle disruption: irregular schedules, shift work, and late-night study or work hours.
• Juggling responsibilities: balancing academics, work, and self-care; time management challenges.
• Technology/learning fatigue: constant connectivity, information overload, executive function demands.

Workplace-specific tips (concise):

• Encourage flexible scheduling and clear priorities to reduce overload.
• Offer mentorship and structured pathways to entry-level roles.
• Provide mental health resources and stigma-free access to support (e.g., EAPs, digital programs).
• Promote micro-breaks, boundaries for after-hours communication, and sleep-friendly practices.

Suggested resource: consider integrating October for digital group sessions and assessments tailored to young adults navigating work-life and study balance.