International women’s day: Migrant women and mental health in a new environment

Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day is observed around the world. In a new country, women’s responsibilities often change, and family expectations can increase. These pressures may lead to mental and emotional stress. How can this stress be managed, and what free support services are available in Australia? Find out in this podcast.

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International women’s day: Migrant women and mental health in a new environment

SBS Urdu

12:45Urdu

Many newly arrived women in Australia face an inner struggle between family expectations and personal freedom. Psychologist Samara Shiraz emphasises that prioritising mental health and seeing self-care as important, not guilty, is key to achieving inner peace.

Ongoing fatigue, irritability, and emotional emptiness can signal silent mental strain, and staying silent often increases the burden. She adds that after migration, social isolation, language barriers, and limited networks can deepen sadness, making community support, professional counselling, and healthy boundaries especially important.

Watch this podcast on SBS South Asian| Urdu YouTube.

This podcast provides general information about the mental health of migrant women. For individual or specific advice, please consult a qualified professional.

If you or someone you know needs support for mental health or emotional distress, you can seek help through the link or number provided below.

• Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
• Headspace: 1800 650 890
• ReachOut: au.reachout.com

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