October Health – 2025 Report
35-44 Demographic in India
The leading cause of stress for the 35-44 age group in India is primarily work-related pressure, including job insecurity, long working hours, and the challenge of balancing career growth with family responsibilities. Economic concerns, such as financial stability and raising children, also significantly contribute. In a workplace context, providing mental health support like digital group sessions through platforms such as October can help employees manage this stress.
How mental health affects the 35-44 demographic differently
Key Stresses Affecting the 35-44 Age Group More Than Others
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Career Pressure and Advancement
- Balancing ambitions with realities of mid-career plateau
- Increased responsibility and leadership roles
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Work-Life Balance
- Managing work commitments alongside family demands, such as parenting young children or teenage challenges
- Caregiving for aging parents
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Financial Stress
- Home loans, children’s education expenses, and saving for future goals like retirement
- Managing multiple financial responsibilities simultaneously
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Health-Related Concerns
- Emerging chronic health issues or lifestyle-related conditions due to work stress or neglect of self-care
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Identity and Purpose
- Midlife reflections leading to existential stress or questioning career and life choices
Using tools like Panda’s digital group sessions and mental health assessments can help employees in this age group address these stresses by fostering peer support and providing tailored coping strategies.
Data from October Health
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