October Health – 2025 Report
25-34 Demographic in Zimbabwe
The leading cause of stress for the 25-34 age group in Zimbabwe is economic hardship, including unemployment and low income. This group faces pressure related to job insecurity, cost of living increases, and the challenge of supporting families, which heavily impacts their mental health in the workplace and beyond. Implementing workplace mental health support like October’s digital group sessions and assessments can help employees manage this stress.
How mental health affects the 25-34 demographic differently
Stresses Affecting the Age Group 25-34 More Than Others
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Career Development Pressure
- Establishing and advancing their careers
- Navigating workplace dynamics and job security
- Balancing ambition with realistic expectations
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Financial Responsibility
- Managing student loans or other debts
- Saving for major life investments (house, family)
- Coping with economic instability in Zimbabwe
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Relationship and Family Expectations
- Pressures related to marriage or starting a family
- Balancing personal life with work commitments
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Work-Life Balance Challenges
- Coping with longer working hours and productivity demands
- Managing stress from both professional and personal demands
Workplace Mental Health Support Suggestion
Offering digital group sessions through platforms like October can help employees in this age group develop coping strategies for these specific stresses and foster peer support in Zimbabwean workplaces.
Data from October Health
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