October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in United Kingdom
The leading cause of stress among females in the United Kingdom is often related to work-life balance pressures, including managing career demands alongside family and caregiving responsibilities. Workplace stressors such as job insecurity, workload, and lack of support also significantly contribute. Supporting female employees with flexible working options and mental health resources, like October's digital group sessions, can help alleviate these stresses.
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
- Workplace discrimination and bias: Women may face gender bias, unequal pay, or fewer promotion opportunities, leading to stress and reduced job satisfaction.
- Work-life balance pressures: Societal expectations often place more caregiving and domestic responsibilities on women, increasing stress when balancing work and home life.
- Harassment and safety concerns: Women are more likely to experience sexual harassment or discrimination at work, which significantly affects mental health.
- Body image and societal expectations: Pressure to conform to certain appearances or behaviours can impact self-esteem and increase anxiety.
- Imposter syndrome: Women may experience higher levels of self-doubt regarding their competence, impacting confidence and stress levels.
Support suggestion: Digital group sessions offered by platforms like October can help women share experiences and learn coping strategies in a supportive environment.
Data from October Health
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