October Health – 2025 Report
18-24 Demographic in India
The leading cause of stress for the 18-24 age group in India is primarily related to academic pressure and employment uncertainty. Factors include intense competition for higher education and jobs, parental expectations, and financial concerns. Workplace pressures may also start to emerge as this group enters early career stages. For companies employing this demographic, providing digital group sessions and mental health assessments through platforms like October can help support young employees' wellbeing effectively.
How mental health affects the 18-24 demographic differently
- Career Uncertainty: Transitioning from education to employment, job insecurity, and lack of work experience.
- Academic Pressure: For those still studying, high expectations and competitive environments.
- Financial Stress: Managing expenses independently, student loans, and low initial income.
- Identity and Self-Esteem: Navigating personal values, relationships, and social acceptance.
- Digital Overload: High exposure to social media can increase anxiety and comparison.
- Work-Life Balance: First experiences of managing responsibilities and setting boundaries.
Digital group sessions through platforms like October can help this age group develop coping skills and peer support in workplace-related stress.
Data from October Health
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