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Learn how women can break negative thinking patterns through mindfulness, self-compassion, boundaries, and practical mental health strategies that build resilience.

Mental health has become a major global concern, yet women’s struggles often remain overlooked or misunderstood. Women carry a unique emotional burden shaped by societal expectations, caregiving responsibilities, relationship pressures, workplace challenges, and cultural norms (World Health Organization [WHO], 2022). Society expects women to be nurturing yet strong, calm yet productive, and capable of managing everything without losing composure. Behind these expectations lie