Feel-good day for women: reduce stress and strengthen your health!

Feel-good day for women: reduce stress and strengthen your health!

In Germany, many women experience a high “mental load” that results from the numerous obligations in family, household and work. According to a 2022 survey, about 50% of women reported suffering from stress and psychological distress, while the figure was only 37% for men. This stress can lead to significant mental and physical problems. Against this background, the importance of small breaks for one's own well-being becomes increasingly clear. The Landkreis-Kronach has therefore teamed up with the AOK Bayern to organize a wellness day to promote health for women.

The event will take place on November 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rentei Stockheim and promises a varied program. There will be the opportunity to learn more about resilience, cycle foods, Qigong, aromatherapy, power punch and acupressure. In addition to informative lectures, workshops are also offered that are intended to promote a good hand for one's own well-being. Healthy snacks and an espresso bar provide a little refreshment during the lunch break. There is also the opportunity to network with other women and experience mindfulness with VR glasses.

The Mental Load: A big topic

What exactly is this “mental load”? The “Equal Care Day” initiative defines this as the invisible responsibility for organizing family and household as well as coordinating in professional contexts. According to [ARD Alpha](https://www.ardalpha.de/wissen/psychologie/was-tun-mental-load-muetter-frauen-symptome-definition-test-tipps- Tasks-burden-100.html), women and mothers in particular take on the majority of this mental load, which leads to high individual stress. They are often responsible for everyday tasks like planning meals, organizing birthday parties, or coordinating doctor's appointments for the children. Men often see the mental burden as being fairly distributed, while women perceive this burden as disproportionately high.

In addition, a 2022 study by the Mothers' Recovery Center shows how stressful this constant responsibility can be, as it often leads to psychological problems such as exhaustion and sleep disorders. The gender care gap in Germany is over 50%, which means that on average women do 52.4% more unpaid care work than men. The causes are diverse and range from traditional role attributions to the gender pay gap to a lack of care options.

Invitation to participate

The well-being day offers women the opportunity to deal with these challenges and deal better with appropriate strategies. Participation is free, but registration is required due to the limited number of participants. Those interested can register via the [Landkreis-Kronach] website (https://www.landkreis-kronach.de/aktuelles/meldeen/wohlfuehltag-fuer-frauen-resilienz-staerken-und-gesundheit-foerdern/) or using a QR code. Comfortable, sporty clothing for the workshops is recommended.

At a time when it is important to take care of your own health, the Wellbeing Day in Stockheim is an excellent opportunity to strengthen personal resilience and promote your own well-being. Take advantage of the opportunity and recharge your batteries for everyday life!