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Leadership and Equity in Health Reform: Overcoming Discrimination and Promoting Mental Well-Being Among Migrant Workers

Title
Leadership and Equity in Health Reform: Overcoming Discrimination and Promoting Mental Well-Being Among Migrant Workers
Creator
George, Jince; Karalam, Sheeja B.
Description
This chapter examines leadership and governance responses to workplace discrimination and mental- health inequities among migrant workers within Indias healthreform landscape, using Kerala as an empirical case. Drawing on quantitative evidence linking discrimination with psychological distress, diminished self- esteem, and reduced well- being, the chapter situates these outcomes within established frameworks such as health equity, social determinants of mental health, and traumainformed leadership. It advances a compassion- driven leadership model that integrates behavioral insights, inclusive policy design, public- health marketing, and participatory governance to address structural and systemic inequities. By moving beyond descriptive narratives, the chapter demonstrates how ethical and inclusive leadership can translate evidence into equitable reform. It argues that sustainable health reform must embed human dignity, social justice, and mental well- being at the core of governance, rather than prioritizing efficiency alone. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Phygital Insights on National Health Reform: Economics, Marketing, and Leadership;pp.283-324
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
George J., Christ University, India; Karalam S.B., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833737175-7; 979-833737173-3;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

George, Jince; Karalam, Sheeja B., “Leadership and Equity in Health Reform: Overcoming Discrimination and Promoting Mental Well-Being Among Migrant Workers,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24901.

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