Study: Self-Employed Women Have Poorer Mental Health
Resurgo.co, a tech startup, found that self-employed women have poorer mental health due to gender-based barriers and isolation. One in five self-employed women had considered suicide and one quarter said their mental health was poor.
Among female entrepreneurs, isolation is the leading cause of poor mental health. Isolation can affect your gut health and makes you more at risk of insomnia. Resurgo.co recommended female freelancers and entrepreneurs to have at least three peers who have a similar work style as them.
Self-employed women should be offered mental health support to help them do well in business and in life.