Investing in Women and Girls’ Mental Health
Mental health is the leading cause of disability for women globally. It also affects outcomes in many other issues that funders care about. Want to amplify your impact? Join Mindful Philanthropy as we spotlight women and girls' mental health. It’s time to give with her in mind.
Empowering Women in the Workplace: How Philanthropy Can Support Women’s Mental Health
Empowering Women in the Workplace: How Philanthropy Can Support Women’s Mental Health is our latest guidance on how funders can support women’s mental health. While the challenges women face in the workplace are undeniable – from societal pressures, entrenched workplace inequalities, and pervasive gender-based expectations – so are the opportunities for positive change.
Our guidance explores practical opportunities to support working women within the existing system while also advocating for philanthropy to pursue bold initiatives that can transform the system for lasting impact on the lives of women in the workforce.
Setting Girls Up for Success: How Philanthropy Can Support Girls’ Mental Health
Setting Girls Up for Success: How Philanthropy Can Support Girls’ Mental Health is our latest guidance on how funders can support girls’ mental health. While the reasons for the rise in mental health issues among adolescent girls are complex and multifaceted, early intervention and prevention can promote resilience, mitigate the long-term effects of mental health conditions, and lead to better outcomes in life.
Our guidance explores key prevention and protective factors that can help to address the mental health crisis among adolescent girls, and presents opportunities for philanthropy to create a brighter future for all girls.
A Primer on Women and Girls’ Mental Health
Improving the lives of women and girls yields better long-term outcomes for families, communities, and global economies. Mental health in particular is a crucial determinant of those positive outcomes and broader societal benefits. This primer highlights key opportunities to support women and girls’ mental health and how they intersect with other issues that funders care about, including education, health, and economic empowerment.
Investing in Women and Girls’ Mental Health is a Smart Bet
Investing in women and girls’ mental health can create positive ripple effects across society. Yet, this issue remains overlooked and undervalued by philanthropy. This resource highlights data on the disproportionate mental health burden that women and girls bear, and how investment in this area can create a positive ripple effect for society at large. Funders and philanthropic leaders dedicated to supporting women and girls can achieve a greater return on investment and lasting impact by incorporating mental health into their giving strategies.
In 2021, more than 1 in 4 girls reported that they seriously considered attempting suicide.
Women are 2x as likely to suffer from depression compared to men, and 2x as likely to report challenges in accessing quality health services.
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