October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in India
The leading cause of stress among females in India is often related to a combination of societal and workplace pressures, including gender roles and expectations, work-life balance challenges, and family responsibilities. Workplace stress due to unequal opportunities, pay disparity, and harassment also significantly contribute. Promoting mental health support like digital group sessions and assessments from platforms such as October can help organizations address these issues effectively.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace Gender Bias: Women in India often face challenges like unequal pay, fewer leadership opportunities, and gender discrimination, leading to stress and lowered self-esteem.
- Work-Life Balance: Societal expectations often place greater caregiving and household responsibilities on women, increasing pressure to balance professional and personal roles.
- Safety Concerns: Concerns about personal safety during commutes or in the workplace can cause ongoing anxiety.
- Social Stigma: Women may experience stress from societal judgments related to career choices, marital status, or assertiveness at work.
- Limited Support Networks: Women might have less access to mentoring or professional support, impacting career growth and mental health.
Using platforms like October’s digital group sessions tailored for women can provide support, build community, and offer coping strategies within the workplace.
Data from October Health
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