October Health – 2025 Report
35-44 Demographic in Eswatini
Financial pressures and economic insecurity are the leading causes of stress for the 35–44 age group in Eswatini, driven by unemployment/job instability, debt, and the rising cost of living. If you’re looking to support workplaces, October offers digital group sessions and assessments to help employees cope with financial stress and related pressures.
How mental health affects the 35-44 demographic differently
- Financial and dependent-care pressures: mortgage or rent, school fees, and supporting extended family; often the primary earner.
- Mid-career burnout and job security concerns: performance expectations, potential stagnation, need to upskill, fear of redundancy.
- Caring for family members: aging parents or ill relatives, time and emotional strain, guilt about balance.
- Health risks and self-care neglect: higher risk for non-communicable diseases, managing health alongside busy schedules, sleep disruption.
- Work-life balance and sleep disruption: long hours, commuting, after-hours tasks, little downtime.
October digital group sessions can support these stress areas, especially mid-career burnout and caregiving challenges.
Data from October Health
What's driving mental health stresses for the 35-44 demographic in South African?
Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
Understand the stresses and workplace challenges of your staff and provide them with the tools to protect their productivity and mental health.