October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in Kenya
Financial stress due to unemployment and underemployment is the leading population-level stressor for 25–34-year-olds in Kenya. Workplace tip: implement financial wellbeing programs and accessible mental health support; October offers digital group sessions and assessments that can help employees manage stress.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
- Financial pressures: rising urban rents (e.g., in Nairobi), loan repayments, and saving for major milestones (home, marriage, children).
- Work–life balance and burnout: long hours, commuting, job insecurity, and pressure to upskill quickly.
- Parenting and family planning: fertility decisions, childcare costs, and sleep disruption from new parenting responsibilities.
- Relationship and social expectations: marriage timing, partner dynamics, family pressures, and social media comparison.
- Mental health access and stigma: limited affordable care, wait times, and reluctance to seek help; digital options like October can offer convenient support.
Data from October Health
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