October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Canada
The leading cause of stress for females in Canada, at the population level, is often related to work-life balance challenges. This includes managing job demands alongside caregiving responsibilities and household duties. Workplace stressors such as workload, job security, and workplace discrimination also significantly contribute. Supporting employees with flexible work arrangements and mental health resources, like group sessions from October, can help mitigate these stressors.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace Gender Bias: Women often face challenges like pay gaps, fewer promotion opportunities, and underrepresentation in leadership roles, which can increase work-related stress.
- Work-Life Balance: Societal expectations often place a larger share of caregiving and household responsibilities on women, creating added pressure to balance work and home life.
- Sexual Harassment: Women are disproportionately affected by workplace harassment, leading to stress, anxiety, and potential disengagement from work.
- Imposter Syndrome: Women may experience self-doubt tied to systemic biases and stereotypes, increasing performance anxiety.
- Body Image Pressures: Societal beauty standards can impact women's self-esteem, affecting mental well-being both in and outside of work.
Using tools like October's digital group sessions can help organizations address these stresses through tailored support and education for female employees.
Data from October Health
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