The importance of mental wellbeing at your workplace

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In 2016, The Wall Street Journal reported that Indian millennials spend more time at work than many of their counterparts, averaging to around 52 hours a week. This has further been heightened during the pandemic, where work hours are stretched, boundaries are broken and the concept of weekends has minimized. As a result, the fast paced and stressful workplace has only intensified leading employees to struggle with work related stress, personal issues as well as the pandemic. 

Are women more prone to mental health issues? Our expert decodes.

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Today, worldwide several initiatives are being taken to increase awareness towards mental health. However, there are several misconceptions regarding gender differences that occur within mental health. Research has shown that mental health problems affect both men and women equally, although the affect may be different. Further, women are more prone towards some conditions like depression, anxiety, etc. but same in others like schizophrenia. Lets look at some psychosocial and biological factors that impact the mental health of women.