October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in India
In India, the leading cause of stress in the 25-34 age group is typically work-related pressure, including job insecurity, long working hours, and career growth concerns. Financial responsibilities and societal expectations around marriage and family also contribute significantly. Supporting employees through workplace mental health initiatives like October's digital group sessions can help alleviate such stress.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
- Career Pressure: Establishing themselves in their career, job security, performance expectations, and navigating promotions.
- Work-Life Balance: Managing long working hours with personal life, possibly starting a family or maintaining relationships.
- Financial Stress: Paying off education loans, saving for future goals such as buying a home or marriage expenses.
- Social Comparison: Social media pressures and comparing life progress with peers, leading to anxiety or low self-esteem.
- Identity and Purpose: Finding meaning in work and life, which can cause existential stress.
- Parenting Stress: For those starting families, balancing parenting responsibilities with work demands.
For workplace support, digital group sessions and content from October can help employees in this age group manage these stresses effectively.
Data from October Health
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