October Health – 2025 Report

Female Demographic in Namibia

Financial insecurity (unemployment and poverty) is the leading population-level stressor for women in Namibia; gender-based violence (GBV) is a closely linked, pervasive contributor. Additional factors include caregiving burdens and limited access to healthcare.

Workplace note: supporting financial well-being, flexible work options, and safe reporting channels for GBV can help reduce stress for female employees. If helpful, October/October can offer digital group sessions on financial stress management and resilience, plus content addressing GBV and mental health at work.

How mental health affects the Female demographic differently

  • Gender-based discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment) at work, leading to anxiety, fear, and reduced sense of safety.

  • Unequal caregiving and domestic responsibilities that disproportionately affect women, causing chronic work–life conflict and burnout (often amplified by limited childcare options).

  • Pregnancy, maternity leave, and post‑partum challenges affecting job security, workload distribution, and stigma, increasing stress.

  • Underrepresentation in leadership and promotion barriers, triggering imposter syndrome and perceived loss of control.

  • Safety concerns and spillover from gender-based violence or domestic stress outside work, impacting sleep, concentration, and overall mental health.

  • For organizations seeking scalable support, October offers digital group sessions, assessments, and content to bolster female employees’ mental well-being.

Data from October Health

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