October Health – 2025 Report
18-24 Demographic in Canada
The leading cause of stress for the 18-24 age group in Canada is often related to financial pressures, including student debt and cost of living. Other significant stressors include academic or career uncertainty and social relationships. In workplace settings, early career challenges and job insecurity also contribute substantially. Implementing support such as digital group sessions on managing financial stress and career anxiety through platforms like October can be beneficial.
How mental health affects the 18-24 demographic differently
- Career Uncertainty: This age group often faces stress related to finding a job, career direction, or dealing with entry-level work pressures.
- Academic Pressure: Many are still in school or university, facing exams, deadlines, and decisions about their future.
- Financial Strain: Managing student loans, low income, or budgeting for the first time can be significant stressors.
- Identity and Social Pressure: Navigating self-identity, relationships, and peer acceptance is more prominent.
- Transition to Independence: Adjusting to living independently, managing responsibilities like bills and healthcare, often without much experience.
- Workplace Adjustment: Adapting to professional environments and expectations compared to younger or older colleagues.
Offering digital group sessions via October on managing these specific stressors can help this group build resilience and coping skills effectively in the workplace.
Data from October Health
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