October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Canada
The leading cause of stress for females in Canada often relates to balancing work and family responsibilities. Women frequently report high stress due to managing multiple roles, including career demands, childcare, and household duties. Workplace pressures combined with caregiving responsibilities are major contributors. Offering workplace mental health support and flexible work arrangements can help alleviate this stress. Digital group sessions on stress management, such as those provided by October, can be a useful resource for employers looking to support female employees.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace Gender Bias: Women often face challenges such as pay inequity, limited career advancement, and underrepresentation in leadership roles, which can increase stress.
- Work-Life Balance Pressures: Societal expectations often place a disproportionate burden on women for caregiving and household responsibilities alongside work.
- Sexual Harassment and Safety Concerns: Women may experience higher levels of harassment or feel less safe in certain workplace environments, leading to anxiety and stress.
- Impostor Syndrome: Women, particularly in male-dominated industries, might experience self-doubt or feel less confident about their abilities.
- Body Image and Societal Expectations: Social pressures regarding appearance can contribute to stress, affecting mental health and workplace confidence.
Workplace Mental Health Support Tip: Implementing digital group sessions like those from October can help create safe spaces to discuss these unique stressors and promote resilience among female employees.
Data from October Health
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