Every year, International Women’s Day reminds us to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and voices of women across the world. While progress has been made in many areas, conversations around women’s mental health are only recently beginning to gain importance.
The shift towards being vocal about the mental health struggles among women is especially important because they often face unique pressures. Social expectations, caregiving responsibilities, workplace inequalities, and hormonal changes can all influence emotional well-being. "Mental health is vital in the corporate world because it fuels focus, creativity and resilience. Women often balance many roles—leader, teammate, mentor and caregiver—while striving to grow and succeed. Prioritising mental well-being helps us stay energised and perform at our best," says Sharon Raj, multi-property director of sales and marketing, Kochi Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport, Port Muziris Kochi.
Women are increasingly using various platforms to discuss therapy experiences, coping strategies, and the importance of boundaries. In doing so, they are building supportive communities where empathy replaces judgment. "Simple habits like brisk morning walks, yoga or any activity one enjoys, along with mindfully stepping away from screen time during the evenings, can refresh the mind and reduce stress. Creating quality family time also helps restore balance. Encouraging one another through open conversations and small acts of support fosters empathy, helping workplaces become positive spaces where everyone feels empowered and truly thrives," added Sharon.
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Recently, at the MPowering Minds Summit 2026, athlete Anju Bobby George shared her mental strategy to face life, which is to have Plan A, B and C. “If you have only one plan, you feel like life is over when it fails,” said George. She also shared a simple health mantra for everyone admiring her energy: Drink plenty of water, eat protein-rich food and carve out "me time". For her, that might mean strength training—“being in the gym is like living my life”—or simply watching a movie.
For Dr Jyotsna Rhea Dass, a medical professional based in Hyderabad, mental health takes a toll due to the hectic work schedules and very little family time. " Sometimes, we hardly get any time for ourselves, being in this profession. The trauma cases we handle do take a toll on us, too. The safety of doctors in hospitals is also another concern. I try to squeeze some time for my workouts, which helps me calm down. Additionally, I try to find a hobby to keep my thoughts clean and to stay at peace."
The theme of empowerment is not only about breaking barriers in society; it is also about breaking the internal barriers that prevent honest conversations about mental health.
