October Health – 2026 Report
25-34 Demographic in United Kingdom
The leading cause of stress for the 25–34 age group in the United Kingdom is work-related pressures, including job insecurity, workload, and performance expectations.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
- Career pressure and early leadership responsibilities
- Financial stress (student debt, saving for housing, rent pressures)
- Work-life balance as relationships, family planning, or starting a family progress
- Housing insecurity or paying for first-time home purchase
- job insecurity or gig/contract-based roles affecting stability
- Skill development and keeping up with technology or industry changes
- Burnout from high workload or long hours in early to mid-career
- Mental health stigma in the workplace and reluctance to seek help
- Coping with major life transitions (marriage, parenthood, relocation)
- Social comparison and online pressures impacting self-esteem
Note: For workplace support, consider targeted wellbeing resources, flexible work options, financial planning assistance, and access to mental health tools like digital group sessions or assessments (e.g., October) if appropriate.
Data from October Health
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Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
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