Interrogating Interruptions: Exploring Young Women’s Mental Health Issues

Abstract

This Research aims to understanding of mental health, drawing on young women’s perceptions and experiences. The research has been designed to learn about the lived realities of young women, which may range from everyday stressors to suffering that negatively impacts their health and ability to work.The research built on existing scholarship, in particular the context of young women living in rural areas. It sought to gain insights into the contributing factors to mental health, mental health needs, healing, care and support among young women, including those who had married early. Most importantly, it proposed to explore the understanding of mental health beyond the paradigms of disorder and illness.