October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in United Kingdom
Financial pressures (money worries) are the leading cause of stress reported by women in the United Kingdom at the population level. Other top stressors include work-related stress and balancing caregiving/household duties. For organisations, offer financial wellbeing support, flexible work options, and easy access to mental health resources (October digital sessions, assessments, and content).
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace discrimination, harassment, and pay/promotion gaps (often linked to gender norms and systemic bias)
- Caregiving and unpaid care burdens (childcare, eldercare) impacting time, energy, and burnout risk
- Pregnancy, maternity leave, and parenting-related transitions (return-to-work challenges, flexible scheduling needs)
- Hormonal life-stage effects (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum depression, menopause) influencing mood, sleep, and energy
- Safety concerns and sexual harassment at work affecting well-being and attendance
- Underrepresentation in leadership and career progression pressures (imposter feelings, reduced role models)
- Access to tailored mental health support and resources (e.g., October) to cope with these stresses
Data from October Health
What's driving mental health stresses for the Female demographic in South African?
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