How Mothers Face Mental Health Problems, Prioritize Yourself Very Important!

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JAKARTA - Women are very vulnerable to mental health problems, especially those who are married and become a mother. This is influenced by those who have to do many roles.

Starting from being himself, a wife, and as a mother. Especially for each of these roles, women are often required to do it perfectly, which ends up not paying too much attention to themselves.

"There are mental disorders that women experience more, one of which is anxiety. This is because in the gender role of women, they are often placed paying attention to others, compared to themselves," said psychologist Tri Swasono Hadi, M.Psi at the Mental Health Talkshow, in the Pasar Minggu area, Jakarta, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

"Mother is required at work, as a mother is also demanded to be perfect," he added.

Therefore, this must be considered and changed greatly. In the household, a father must also play a role in balancing his duties and reducing the burden on his mother.

In addition, a woman who is already a mother must also prioritize themselves. This is because of the good mental health of mothers that will affect mothers to give the best for their children.

"When talking about the mother's mental health, it is necessary to prioritize herself first. If her mental health is not maintained, she will not be able to provide the best for her child," concluded Tri Swasono.