Beyond resilience: Why women must make time for their own wellbeing.
For generations, women have been celebrated for their strength, holding families together, supporting communities and overcoming challenges. Even the slogan, "Wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo" ("You strike a woman, you strike a rock"), reflects this resilience.
But behind that strength are women who often carry emotional, physical and mental burdens in silence.
This Women's Month, mental health experts are reminding women that caring for themselves is not an act of selfishness but a vital part of maintaining their wellbeing.
In a society where many women juggle careers, parenting, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressures and personal struggles, psychologists say self-care has become an essential tool for preventing burnout and protecting mental health.
