October Health – 2024 Report
35-44 Demographic in Kenya
The leading cause of stress in the age group "35-44" in Kenya generally revolves around financial pressures, including the cost of living, debts, and the need to provide for families. This age group often faces significant responsibilities such as supporting extended family members, managing housing costs, and educational expenses for children. Additionally, workplace stress, including job security and career advancement, can also contribute significantly to stress in this demographic. Balancing these financial and career-related concerns with personal and familial responsibilities leads to heightened stress levels.
How mental health affects the 35-44 demographic differently
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Career Pressure: Individuals in this age group often face significant career pressures, including the need for advancement, maintaining job stability, or transitioning to new roles.
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Financial Responsibilities: Many in this age bracket are managing mortgages, saving for children's education, and planning for retirement, leading to increased financial stress.
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Family Dynamics: They may be dealing with raising children, and possibly also caring for aging parents, which can lead to a "sandwich generation" stress.
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Work-Life Balance: Balancing professional responsibilities with personal life can be particularly challenging, causing stress and feelings of burnout.
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Health Concerns: Awareness of health issues often starts to increase in this age range, which can add anxiety, especially when considering lifestyle changes or facing new diagnoses.
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Identity and Purpose Review: It's a common time for people to reassess their life goals and personal satisfaction, sometimes leading to existential stress or a mid-life crisis.
For managing workplace-related stress in this age group, accessing services like October’s digital mental health support might be useful for both individuals and companies striving to create a supportive work environment.
Data from October Health
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