The article highlights that women experience mental health challenges more frequently than men, with 1 in 5 women reporting depression or anxiety. Factors like income inequities, child-care responsibilities, and limited autonomy exacerbate these issues. While gender equality correlates with better mental health for women, it is not a simple solution. Women in oppressive environments are particularly susceptible to mental health struggles. Increasing women's financial autonomy and access to resources, such as the expanded child tax credits, has proven effective in lowering rates of depression and anxiety amongst low-income families.
The freedom to make one's own choices has a significant impact on mental health. Women in places of power tend to have better mental well-being.
Countries that rank among the highest in gender equality also have the highest mental health scores for women; yet, this doesn't always translate directly to improved mental health outcomes.
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