October Health – 2025 Report
35-44 Demographic in United Kingdom
Work-related stress, especially high workload and time pressure, is the leading cause of stress for the 35–44 age group in the United Kingdom. For workplace support, October offers digital group sessions and assessments to help manage work-related stress.
How mental health affects the 35-44 demographic differently
Stresses common for ages 35-44
- Financial and housing pressures: mortgage or rent, rising cost of living, saving for children and retirement.
- Parenting and childcare responsibilities: school schedules, after-school clubs, daycare, balancing work shifts.
- Caring for aging or ill relatives: time and emotional load, often referred to as the sandwich generation.
- Career pressures and burnout: performance targets, job security, promotions, feeling stuck or slow progression.
- Work-life balance and boundary management: long hours, commuting, constant connectivity.
- Health transitions: fertility or pregnancy considerations for some, menopausal symptoms later in the range, and rising risk of chronic conditions.
Data from October Health
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