October Health – 2025 Report

Female Demographic in India

The leading cause of stress among females in India is often related to balancing multiple roles, including household responsibilities, work pressure, and societal expectations. Workplace stress combined with family obligations and gender discrimination contributes significantly. Using workplace mental health support like October's digital group sessions can help address this by providing tools for stress management and creating supportive work environments.

How mental health affects the Female demographic differently

  • Workplace Gender Bias: Women may face unequal pay, limited promotion opportunities, or gender-based discrimination, increasing work-related stress.

  • Work-Life Balance: Societal expectations often pressure women to manage both career and household responsibilities, leading to greater stress.

  • Harassment and Safety Concerns: Women may experience higher risks of sexual harassment or discrimination in the workplace, affecting mental wellbeing.

  • Body Image and Appearance Pressure: Social and media standards can contribute to stress related to appearance, affecting confidence and mental health.

  • Maternity and Reproductive Health: Concerns and challenges around pregnancy, maternity leave, and health can add to stress levels.

For workplace support, companies can use digital group sessions, assessments, and content from platforms like October to address these gender-specific stresses effectively.

Data from October Health

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