This article provides a glimpse into what influences women's mental health and how their well-being can be supported. The Deloitte survey also found that 80% of the Indian workforce had mental health problems in the past year. A study published in October 2021 in the Lancet found a 35% increase in mental disorders in India.
In a global survey organized in 2022, mental health problems would be the highest in the country. In typical Indian society, women's mental health is a crucial element for herself and for the well-being of the society. What can be done to improve the mental health and well-being of the women's community?
Men can also be aware of women's mental health and provide support to women by providing a supportive and nurturing environment within the home. Women's mental health is also affected by educational background and lack of exposure to the world. Educational campaigns can also help raise awareness of women's mental health and promote self-care practices.
In conclusion, women's mental health is a complex issue that requires attention from health care providers, policy makers and.
THE WEIGHT
OF BEING A WOMAN
WELCOME TO A SPACE WHERE I EXPLORE MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS AND CAPTURE EXPERIENCES THROUGH ART AND WRITING.
What are some challenges that are
The biggest threat to women's well-being and the root cause of mental health problems is restriction. Women are more likely than men to suffer from low self-esteem and body image issues, which can lead to further mental disorders. Unwanted attention: Women are more likely to face unwanted attention and comments from others.
What are some ways in which you have seen
Do the work that makes them happy. Small ways include personal care, taking a day off from chores, going on a date. Taking time for yourself and saying no to others is both a small and a big way to improve mental health.
If you had to imagine an ideal environment for
An environment where women are self-aware, and others around them recognize their needs and respect their needs.
Modern Indian women are seen as fearless, independent and outspoken and seem to have broken the shackles of societal expectations and patriarchy. However, research shows that today's women are more anxious than previous generations. 88% of Millennials suffer from stress and GenZ are reported to suffer from various mental health issues as a result of chronic anxiety.
Thus, the internal world of the feminine is in constant conflict with what comes naturally and instinctively and with the rules and expectations of the external world. Even a woman's strengths, such as empathy, focus, determination, and resilience, are put on a pedestal by saying things like, “A woman is nature's very existence. She is not only the pillar of her family, but also of society and the country.” These are highly exaggerated virtues that are unrealistic.
When this need is misunderstood or misinterpreted as the need to sacrifice their agency or erase themselves to be there for others, it can become a path to martyrdom. Instead, it would be more beneficial to fulfill this need by finding and embodying their true selves outside of the expectations of partners, family and society and stepping into their own power. The psycho-spiritual journey of the feminine is in healing the wounded feminine and masculine and integrating the two parts to achieve wholeness without any apologies or defenses.
This is easier said than done, especially for women because of the expectations placed on them. There is a "correct" way to be angry, which is to suppress it and leave it unexpressed. Through much therapy, reading, introspection, and hearing about other women's experiences, I have learned that anger is not an evil emotion.
I am learning to channel my anger in ways that are healthy for everyone around me. My heart goes out to women who believe their anger is immoral and wrong through no fault of their own. Many of us have longstanding grievances and injustices that go unacknowledged, and anger is a powerful force in driving social change.
MY BODY IS UNIQUE AND
I CHOOSE TO NOURISH MY
AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAKE ME
FEEL GOOD
MY BODY IS A VESSEL FOR MY
TREAT IT WITH KINDNESS
AND CARE
I AM WORTHY
OF LOVE AND
Find the affirmations that resonate with you and make it a habit to say them to yourself every day.
I CHOOSE TO FOCUS ON MY
POSITIVE QUALITIES
MY FLAWS
I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT
I LOVE MYSELF
I EMBRACE AND LOVE MY BODY JUST
THE WAY IT IS
I AM ENOUGH, EXACTLY AS I
DESERVING OF LOVE AND
When you look at the research on women's mental health, . at first glance it becomes clear that reproductive health .. occupies the largest part of research on women's mental health. Mindy J. Erchull, professor of psychological science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia, . says how women's experiences have often been .. and continue to be pathologized. Depression is almost always reported twice as much in women than in men, across societies and cultures.. found comorbid with other common mental disorders in women.. older problems are depression, organic brain syndrome and dementia, which affect women the most.
Looking at the data based specifically on gender and mental health, it's safe to say that women's mental health is a . matter of great concern. However, this is an age-old story… hysteria” about the experiences of women and . their mental health is an indication of what it is like. A growing number of studies. suggests how gender inequality and systemic oppression contribute to the .. worsening of women's mental health.
Even as we sift through more research, we can get a clear picture of how shame, guilt, and negative emotions can become a part of women's and women's everyday narratives. consequently affect their mental health. The lack of recognition of how women's mental health .. is affected by individual, social, cultural, political, . and economic factors lead to a dangerous outcome that affects most women more than alone. It's worth noting that previous doctors attributed these symptoms to women because they were "female," or simply because they had a uterus.
Borderline personality disorder (aka BPD) remains to this day one of the most talked about and debated diagnoses among doctors, mental health professionals and armchair Internet experts. What should interest you is why I'm talking about BPD in this Women's Day edition of Dialogues. We've talked about previous ideas that have come up, particularly when it came to women's mental health in our previous issues, particularly 'hysteria'.
These platforms place great importance on visualizations, aesthetics, idealized body images, while singling out the way women are. Our movies, advertising industry, social media platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok and SnapChat feed on women's insecurities and low self-esteem to cash in. These societal expectations and pressures can affect women's mental health in a variety of ways (eg body image issues, low self-esteem).
With more female voices behind the camera, women directors, writers and producers working in the industry, we are seeing more authentic and nuanced portrayals of women's experiences and perspectives, as well as greater representation for women of color, LGBTQIA+ women and women with disabilities. On screen, this means that women's stories are disembodied, told by people who have structural privilege, and told in a way that objectifies and stereotypes lived realities.
