October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in United Kingdom
The leading cause of stress for the 25-34 age group in the United Kingdom is often work-related pressures, including job insecurity, workload, and career progression concerns. Financial worries and housing costs also significantly contribute to stress in this demographic. Workplace mental health support, such as group sessions or assessments offered by services like October, can be effective in managing these stressors.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
- Career Pressure: Establishing themselves professionally, chasing promotions, or switching career paths.
- Financial Stress: Managing debts (e.g., student loans), saving for big life events such as buying a home.
- Work-Life Balance: Juggling early family responsibilities or relationships alongside work demands.
- Social Pressures: Expectations around settling down, starting a family, or achieving life milestones.
- Mental Health Awareness: Increased recognition but also stigma concerns around seeking help in early adulthood.
In workplace settings, offering digital group sessions through October can help employees in this age group manage such stresses effectively by providing tailored mental health support and fostering peer connections.
Data from October Health
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