The G100 Global Women’s Mental Health dialogue brought together 50 attendees spanning geographies, cultures, and professional backgrounds to strengthen the global conversation on women’s mental health. The session highlighted universal challenges faced by women across different life stages and contexts, while also emphasizing the need for locally relevant yet globally informed strategies.

 

The dialogue featured distinguished panelists who brought diverse expertise and perspectives. Dr. Harbeen Rai Arora, G100 Founder, Chairwoman of the Board, SHEconomy, and Founder of ALL Ladies League (ALL), Women Economic Forum (WEF), and WICCI, set the tone for the discussion. She was joined by Dr. Achi Ndifon Bekomson, Lead Psychologist Counselor at The Psychologist’s Corner and Nigeria Country Chair, as well as Mellisa Foong Sook Ai, Director of Partnership and Possibilities of ACE EdVenture Education Group, Founder of Mental Dojo, and Malaysia Country Chair. Adding further insights were Dr. Bindu Babu, Founder and President of Hearts of Change NGO, Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Mental Health Advocate and Consultant, and USA Country Chair, alongside Nyla Khan FRSA, Founder at Universal Truth CIC and UK Country Chair.

 

The dialogue revealed important global insights. Women across all contexts hesitate to discuss trauma and mental health due to shame and judgment, which underscores the continuing stigma and silence surrounding these issues. Life transitions such as adolescence, motherhood, and menopause consistently emerged as vulnerable stages with high risk for anxiety, depression, and burnout. Access to care remains deeply problematic. In low-resource countries, services are scarce, while in high-resource countries, stigma and cultural insensitivity prevent women from seeking help. The weight of expectations is another pressing concern, as societal roles often force women to prioritize others above themselves, leading to invisible burdens and neglected well-being.