October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in India
The leading cause of stress in the 25-34 age group in India is typically work-related pressure, including job insecurity, career progression challenges, and work-life balance. Financial concerns and societal expectations around career and family also significantly contribute. To better support employees in this group, companies can offer digital group sessions and mental health assessments through platforms like October, focusing on stress management and resilience building.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
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Career Pressure: This age group often faces high expectations to establish and progress in their careers, which can cause stress related to job performance, promotions, and work-life balance.
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Financial Responsibilities: Increased financial obligations like home loans, rent, starting families, or paying off educational debts are common stressors.
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Relationship and Social Expectations: Pressure to settle down, get married, or start a family can create emotional stress.
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Workplace Challenges: Navigating workplace dynamics, leadership roles, or job stability can weigh heavily.
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Identity and Life Purpose: This is a time of self-assessment leading to stress about long-term life goals.
For companies, providing targeted workplace mental health support such as digital group sessions via platforms like October can help employees in this age group manage these stresses better.
Data from October Health
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