October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in India
Work-related stress, especially job insecurity and high work pressure. Workplace tips: - Set clear boundaries and prioritize tasks; communicate capacity and deadlines with your supervisor. - Seek support through HR or employee assistance programs for workload management and job security concerns. - Use available mental health resources (e.g., October digital group sessions) to learn coping strategies and stress management.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
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Financial pressures (student loans, housing, cost of living): In India, loan burdens and rising housing costs can trigger anxiety and sleep issues. Coping: budget simply, set small savings goals, and explore employer financial wellbeing resources; consider October’s digital group sessions for stress management if available.
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Career progression and job security: Intense competition, performance targets, and fear of stagnation are common in early to mid-career. Coping: set clear short-term goals, seek mentorship, schedule regular breaks; peer support or October group sessions can help normalize stress.
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Work-life balance and boundary setting: Long hours, heavy commutes, and expectations from family or joint households. Coping: protect downtime, define boundaries, practice time-blocking and micro-breaks; develop routines to separate work from personal life.
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Relationship, marriage, and family planning pressures: Societal norms around marriage/childbearing and caregiving for elders can add strain. Coping: open communication with partner, plan shared responsibilities, seek counseling if needed.
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Mental health stigma and access to help: Reluctance to seek help due to stigma and privacy concerns. Coping: normalize seeking support, use confidential workplace resources, and consider online options like October for guided coping strategies.
Data from October Health
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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.