October Health – 2025 Report
Male Demographic in Canada
The leading cause of stress among males in Canada is often related to work and financial pressures. Workplace demands, job insecurity, and managing work-life balance are significant contributors. Using resources like October’s digital group sessions on workplace stress management can help organizations support male employees in managing these stressors.
How mental health affects the Male demographic differently
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Workplace Pressure and Provider Role Expectations
Many men face societal expectations to be primary breadwinners, which can increase stress related to job performance, career advancement, and financial stability. -
Emotional Expression Stigma
Cultural norms often discourage men from expressing vulnerability or seeking help for mental health issues, leading to internalized stress and untreated mental health concerns. -
Work-Life Balance
Men may experience stress balancing traditional roles of work commitment with increasing expectations for active family involvement, causing role conflict. -
Risk-Taking and Safety
Men are statistically more likely to work in high-risk jobs, increasing stress related to physical safety and injury concerns.
Offering group sessions via platforms like Panda can help men address these stresses by normalizing emotional expression and promoting coping strategies in a supportive environment.
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.