October Health – 2025 Report
Female Demographic in United States
Finances and money concerns are the leading source of stress for women in the United States at the population level (per national surveys like APA’s Stress in America). Other top stressors include work-related pressures and caregiving responsibilities.
Workplace tips: offer financial well-being programs, flexible work options, and accessible mental health resources (October can provide digital group sessions, assessments, and content to support these needs).
How mental health affects the Female demographic differently
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Economic and workplace inequities: wage gaps, uneven promotions, and higher risk of harassment; linked to ongoing anxiety and burnout.
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Caregiving and reproductive duties: pregnancy, maternity/paternity leaves, childcare, and eldercare responsibilities; cause sleep disruption, time pressure, and role conflict.
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Safety, harassment, and gender-based violence: sexual harassment at work or in public, and domestic/relationship violence; contribute to trauma, hypervigilance, and pervasive stress.
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Healthcare access and bias: misdiagnosis or delayed treatment, maternal health disparities, and judgment or stigma in medical settings; can lead to frustration, mistrust, and increased anxiety.
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.