Dr. Donatella Agius

Mental health affects everyone, but for women, the experience often comes with unique challenges. Women working in male-dominated fields face constant pressure to prove themselves while striving to be competent, composed, and resilient. At the same time, they are expected to manage family, relationships, and personal responsibilities with strength and grace — often without enough space to care for their own wellbeing. Society places high expectations on women, and the emotional burden can become overwhelming. Women’s mental health is shaped by a mix of biological, psychological, and social factors. Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life — such as during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause —Read More…