Around 40% of South African women experience workplace burnout. Key Statistics & Trends - Data from Lyra Southern Africa shows women account for roughly 65% of all employee wellness programme mental health cases. - Women aged 18 to 25 report the highest burnout rates, reaching 56% locally. - Female executives report significantly higher burnout levels (43%) than their male counterparts (31%). - About 43% of South African women describe their mental health as poor or extremely

Mental health, including depression and anxiety disorders, have continued to increase steadily in the last few years in South Africa. Key Stats… - Research indicates that 52.6% of women in SA experience psychological distress. - Black women represent the largest proportion (62.21%). - Women aged 25–49 show the highest levels of psychological distress (53.8%), linked to the pressure of being primary breadwinners and caregivers in an unstable economy. - Mental disorders affect