October Health – 2025 Report
18-24 Demographic in United States
The leading cause of stress for the 18-24 age group in the United States is typically related to academic pressures, career uncertainty, and financial concerns. This includes balancing school or early career demands, student debt, and worries about future job prospects. Workplace-related stress can also emerge as many transition from education into employment. Providing stress management resources and mental health support, such as group sessions through platforms like October, can be beneficial for employers of this age group.
How mental health affects the 18-24 demographic differently
- Career and Educational Uncertainty: Pressure to choose a career path or succeed academically, often without much experience or guidance.
- Financial Stress: Managing student loans, entry-level job salaries, and financial independence for the first time.
- Identity and Social Pressure: Navigating personal identity, relationships, and peer pressure, including social media influence.
- Transition to Independence: Adjusting to living alone or away from family, balancing new responsibilities.
- Workplace Adjustment: Learning workplace norms, managing expectations, and coping with possibly precarious or temporary employment.
Suggestion: Digital group sessions like those offered by October can help this age group build coping skills and peer support around these stressors.
Data from October Health
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