October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in Kenya
The leading cause of stress among females in Kenya is often related to socio-economic pressures, including financial instability, balancing work and family responsibilities, and gender-based societal expectations. Workplace stress for women can stem from unequal opportunities, workload, and workplace harassment. Addressing these issues through workplace mental health programs, such as those offered by October's digital group sessions and assessments, can provide support and coping strategies.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace discrimination and bias: Women often face unequal pay, limited promotion opportunities, and gender bias, leading to stress and decreased job satisfaction.
- Work-life balance pressures: Societal expectations frequently place a larger burden on women for caregiving and household responsibilities, increasing stress alongside work demands.
- Sexual harassment and safety concerns: Women may experience higher instances of harassment, creating a stressful and unsafe work environment.
- Imposter syndrome: Women, especially in male-dominated fields, may struggle more with self-doubt and feeling undervalued.
- Mental load: The invisible management of family schedules, emotional labor, and multitasking often falls more heavily on women, impacting mental health.
Using tools like Panda for group sessions and assessments can help organizations support female employees by addressing these stressors through targeted mental health content and peer support.
Data from October Health
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