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World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Silence on Women’s Mental Health in Emergencies

Hadiza Kumi sat quietly amid the ruins of what used to be her home, clutching her child’s hand and staring into the distance. The bombs had stopped, but inside her, another war raged, one that no one could see. “I survived,” she whispered, “but I don’t feel alive.” Her words echo the silent struggles of millions of women across crisis zones worldwide, survivors, caregivers, and fighters who carry invisible wounds long after the world’s attention fades. Women’s mental health isn’t peripheral, it’s foundational to healing societies. On this World Mental Health Day 2025, the call is clear: let us listen, act, and ensure no voice is silenced. The Silent Crisis behind the Headlines Every year on October 10, the world marks World Mental Health Day, a moment to confront stigma, amplify awareness, and push for accessible care. The 2025 theme, “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” shines…