Women’s History Month: Why Supporting Girlhood and Women’s Mental Health Matters
March is Women’s History Month, and at Insight Counseling and Wellness, it’s a time for reflection. As a women-owned counseling practice, our work is deeply rooted in understanding the mental health experiences of girls and women across every stage of life.
One thing we come back to often is this: we love girlhood.
Girlhood is where confidence begins to form—and where many girls also start to internalize stress, comparison, and pressure to be perfect. Mental health challenges in girls don’t always look obvious. Anxiety may show up as people-pleasing or perfectionism. Depression can look like withdrawal or self-criticism rather than sadness.
At Insight, we are proud to be collaborating with the Girl Scouts of NEO to provide education around how common mental health concerns can present in girls. Our goal is awareness and helping caregivers and leaders recognize when a girl may need extra support and know where to turn.
Women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, often shaped by societal expectations, caregiving roles, and life transitions. Supporting mental health early—during girlhood—creates a stronger foundation for emotional well-being in adulthood.
Honoring women’s history means supporting girls today. When we protect and nurture girlhood, we help create confident, resilient women for the future.
