October Health – 2025 Report
Transgender Demographic in Canada
Leading cause: discrimination and stigma—harassment, violence, and systemic barriers that affect daily life and access to affirming healthcare, housing, and employment. In the workplace, this shows up as misgendering, lack of inclusive policies/benefits, and fear of discrimination. Mitigation tips: implement inclusive HR practices, gender-affirming health benefits, staff training, and easily accessible mental health support (October offers digital group sessions and assessments that can help).
How mental health affects the Transgender demographic differently
- Minority stress and intersectional discrimination (e.g., racism, disability, immigration status) that heighten daily stress and mental health risks.
- Misgendering, non-recognition, and fear of outing; safety and privacy concerns at work and in public.
- Barriers to gender-affirming care in Canada (availability, wait times, coverage) and associated time off.
- Administrative barriers and privacy concerns (name/gender changes on IDs, benefits, payroll) that require repeated disclosure.
- Gaps in health care and mental health access (provider knowledge, long wait times, rural/remote access) affecting treatment.
- Workplace policy gaps (pronouns, bathroom/dress code, HR support, benefits) and risk to job security; consider offering October’s digital group sessions as part of support.
Data from October Health
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Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
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