Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals in Pakistan and Türkiye

Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals

Authors

  • Komal Atta Assistant Professor and Director Medical Education, University Medical and Dental College, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Ahmad Atta Student of Psychology, Year 4, Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Mahnoor Atta Student of Psychology, Year 4, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51846/jucmd.v4iS.3703

Abstract

Being a part of a demanding and high-pressure field like Medicine, healthcare workers are bound to face mental health challenges. These challenges are particularly pronounced among female healthcare providers, likely due to gender-based inequalities within the system. This paper addresses the mental health challenges faced by female physicians in Turkey and Pakistan, highlighting the impact of gender-based inequalities in the healthcare system. It proposes a framework aimed at improving mental health support for female healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for equitable access to mental health services and the implementation of workplace policies that promote peer support groups. By addressing these concerns, the paper aims to enhance the professional and personal well-being of female healthcare providers, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare delivery.

Key Words: Female healthcare providers, Gender-based inequalities, Mental health, Women empowerment.

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Published

08-02-2025

How to Cite

1.
Atta K, Atta A, Atta M. Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals in Pakistan and Türkiye: Mental Health Support for Female Health Professionals. J Univ Coll Med Dent. [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 8 [cited 2026 Mar. 29];4(S):51-4. Available from: https://testjournals.uol.edu.pk/index.php/jucmd/article/view/3703

Issue

Special Issue: Volume 4 Issue S

Section

Short Communication

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Copyright (c) 2025 Komal Atta, Ahmad Atta , Mahnoor Atta

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