October Health – 2025 Report
Male Demographic in Namibia
Leading cause: financial insecurity from unemployment and underemployment, driven by high joblessness and social expectations for men to be providers in Namibia.
Workplace tip: offer financial wellbeing support, employee assistance programs, and access to digital group sessions/content (e.g., October) to help men cope with stress.
How mental health affects the Male demographic differently
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Masculinity norms and emotional suppression: Pressure to appear stoic or self-reliant can cause internalized stress and reluctance to seek help.
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Breadwinner pressure and financial insecurity: Expectations to provide can heighten stress when wages are unstable or job loss occurs.
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Hazard exposure and demanding shift work in male-dominated sectors: Physical risk, long hours, and irregular sleep disrupt stress regulation and recovery.
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Substance-use as coping: Using alcohol or other substances to cope with stress can create additional health and workplace stressors.
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Reluctance to seek help due to stigma: Fear of judgment or being seen as weak can delay support, increasing the impact of stress over time.
If you want targeted support for male employees in Namibia, October digital group sessions and assessments can help address these stressors in a confidential, accessible way.
Data from October Health
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Proactive mental fitness for high performance staff.
Understand the stresses and workplace challenges of your staff and provide them with the tools to protect their productivity and mental health.