October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Canada
- Finances/money concerns are the leading stressor reported among Canadian women (population level).
- Balancing work with caregiving/family responsibilities is a close second.
Workplace implications: provide financial wellness resources, flexible work options, and accessible mental health support (e.g., October digital group sessions and assessments) to help address these stressors.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
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Discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment) at work: increases anxiety, depression risk, safety concerns, and reduces engagement and job satisfaction.
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Caregiving and domestic responsibilities spillover: juggling parenting or elder care with work leads to fatigue, sleep loss, and burnout, affecting performance and mood.
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Pregnancy, maternity leave, and return-to-work stress: concerns about job security, promotions, workload adjustments, and managing breastfeeding or pumping can heighten anxiety and reduce confidence.
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Menopause and perimenopause symptoms in the workplace: hot flashes, sleep disruption, cognitive changes, and mood swings can be misunderstood, leading to stigma and heightened stress.
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Career progression barriers and wage gaps: financial stress and perceived lack of advancement undermine self-esteem and job security; organizations can help with transparent processes, mentorship, and supportive policies (October can provide group sessions on these topics).
Data from October Health
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Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
Understand the stresses and workplace challenges of your staff and provide them with the tools to protect their productivity and mental health.