October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in India
In India, a leading cause of stress among females at the population level is the combined pressure of balancing traditional family responsibilities with increasing workplace demands. Social expectations related to caregiving roles, gender inequality at work, and limited support systems contribute significantly to stress. Workplace challenges like wage disparities, job insecurity, and lack of flexible work arrangements also add to this burden.
For companies in India, providing mental health support through digital group sessions and employee assessments via tools like October can help address these stressors effectively.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace Gender Bias: Women often face biases in hiring, promotions, and pay, leading to stress related to job security and career growth.
- Work-Life Balance: Societal expectations often place a larger burden on women to manage household and caregiving responsibilities alongside work, causing increased stress.
- Safety Concerns: Fear of harassment or discrimination at the workplace can create anxiety and affect concentration and performance.
- Impostor Syndrome: Women may experience higher levels of self-doubt or feeling undervalued in male-dominated industries.
- Health-Related Stress: Hormonal cycles, pregnancy, and menopause can also contribute to unique stressors that impact workplace well-being.
To address these, organizations can provide tailored support like October’s digital group sessions that focus on gender-specific workplace challenges and resilience-building.
Data from October Health
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