90 Percent Corporate Employees Under 25 Struggling With Anxiety Symptoms: Report

After conducting 83,000 counselling sessions, 12,000 screenings and 42,000 assessments a nationwide report revealed that employees under the age of 25 are struggling with anxiety issues.

A new nationwide report based on the year 2024 revealed that 90 per cent of corporate employees under the age of 25 are struggling with mental health and symptoms of anxiety. The report titled, 'State of Emotional Well-being Report 2024,' states that employees under 25 displayed more symptoms of anxiety than compared to 67 percent of those age over 45.

The report analysed data from more than 83,000 counselling sessions, 12,000 screenings and 42,000 assessments. These sessions were conducted between the months January and November 2024.Younger employees are facing more intense and frequent mental health challenges and this reports underscores this fact and the requirement for a structured organisational report.

It's important to acknowledge that anxiety isn't always the result of one single cause it often stems from a combination of these factors, and each person's experience is unique. Building open communication, providing mental health resources, and fostering healthy coping strategies can help in alleviating some of the pressures young people face today.

Probable Reasons Behind Anxiety Among The Youth Today

1. Job insecurity and uncertainly is one big factor that has the youth worried, especially in corporate environments. High inflation rates and low job opportunities have created a sense of dread about their future financial circumstances.
2. Post Covid-19 hybrid mode of working has also lead to an imbalance in people's personal and professional lives. Most employees end up working for more than nine hours every day which can result in burnout.
3. Workplace culture and environment is another cause. There is excessive workload in many corporate office environments, lack of staff, toxic bosses and colleagues which makes it difficult for young people to navigate through it all.
4. Social media and comparisons are the other two factors. These two factors tend to add constant pressure in the minds of young employees and he need to live up to unrealistic expectations at a very early age.
5. Limited mental health support in corporate offices. There is a general lack of support from organisations when it comes to actually addressing mental health concerns of each employee.
6. With student loan debt, high living costs, and the need to establish financial independence, many young professionals feel stressed about managing their finances, which can contribute to overall anxiety.