Women are underserved in the health spaceyou likely don’t need a big Wellness Trend to tell you that.
The scary side of social media.
To be clear, social media is not all bad.
How do we hold on to the positive parts of social media while letting go of its destructive features?
That, says Kross, is where the future is headed.
The threat of educational freedom & physical well-being.
In this case, it’s clear to see the connection between educational freedom and physical health.
Educated girls realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth.
Their rates of maternal mortality drop, as do mortality rates of their babies.
They are less likely to marry as children or against their will.
They have lower incidence of HIV/AIDS and malaria."
Education and overall well-being are deeply intertwined.
The wave of medical gaslighting.
It’s just stress.
It’s part of getting older.
This, in turn, causes women to doubt their own reality.
“That was the aha moment for me.”
Bhatia had experienced an almost fatal case of medical gaslighting, and she is not alone.
“you’ve got the option to change the faces.
“And it really is the result of a very broken system.”
How we can prioritize women’s health in 2022.
While solutions will not happen overnight, it’s time we kick-start a renewed focus on wellness and girls.
Create a tangible plan:If I feel X, I will do Y.
“The moment you find yourself in that situation, you don’t have to think.
You know exactly what you’re going to do.”
The commitment also holds you accountable, so you’re more likely to follow through.
“This is just another part of our social lives.”
Medical health professionals often do not take women seriously, and women are quite literally sick of it.
As an international community, we can also speak up for Afghan women and advocate for their well-being.
If you’re able, donate to organizations supporting women in Afghanistan during this crisis.
For victims of medical gaslighting looking to advocate for their own health, Bhatia recommends a three-step plan.
“And someone should listen to you.”
Of course, it’s not all on women themselves to put in the work.
You are not alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visitsuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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