To address the mental health crisis for women. I am proposing the development of a mental fitness program specifically designed for women's needs. The Resilience Mental Fitness Program focuses on culturally appropriate methods and a woman-centered context that allows women to feel safe exploring ways to improve their mental wellness.
The report shares research and program planning, determining the efficacy and feasibility of developing a new mental fitness program to support women in reducing stress and burnout, and increasing work-life balance and overall well-being. Additionally, this report aims to raise awareness and drive meaningful change in promoting mental wellness for women worldwide. It synthesizes the research and the development phase of building the program.
The mental health crisis affecting women is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors and conditioning. This crisis has systemic roots in a patriarchal, capitalistic, and racist society, as those systems work against women's natural wiring for connection, nurturing, and collaboration.
The project management of a study into the efficacy and feasibility of developing a custom mental fitness coaching program that addresses and supports women in developing resilience skills to promote holistic wellness and manage stress and burnout. Over four months, this page will continue to evolve as the project progresses. The final result will be a visual presentation of the study's findings, which will be presented in May 2025.
This podcast episode of "Wicked Problems" delves into the systemic roots of this crisis, highlighting how women are disproportionately impacted by mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the challenges around the mental health crisis, incorporating insights from psychology, social connection, and wellness.
By recognizing the interconnectedness of the mental health crisis with other systemic issues like socio-economic disparities and gender inequality, this discussion aims to foster awareness and drive meaningful change in the pursuit of mental wellness for women and girls globally.
Featured in the Interdisciplinary Annual Newsletter. As part of my IDP senior capstone project, which I worked on with the support of Alison Hodges and Sarah Peters Gonzalez, I am proposing the development of a mental fitness program specifically designed for women's needs. The Resilience Mental Fitness Program focuses on culturally appropriate methods and a womancentered context that allows women to feel safe exploring ways to improve their mental wellness. I was also supported by my instructor for HED 390 -Design & Implementation of Health Promotion Programs, Dr. Jill Anderson.
Inspired by my work as a mental fitness coach, I want to create an Interdisciplinary solution to the mental health crisis for women. The program will explore an interdisciplinary approach by weaving together psychology, sociology, neuroscience, coaching, art, fitness, and health education disciplines.
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