Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George, Jince; Karalam, Sheeja B. Title A name given to the resource Leadership and Equity in Health Reform: Overcoming Discrimination and Promoting Mental Well-Being Among Migrant Workers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Phygital Insights on National Health Reform: Economics, Marketing, and Leadership;pp.283-324 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7173-3.ch010" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7173-3.ch010</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037981016?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037981016?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George J., Christ University, India; Karalam S.B., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833737175-7; 979-833737173-3; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online