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Join us on the evening of March 25, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a reception and program exploring the mental load—the invisible cognitive and emotional work of managing households, care responsibilities, and daily life that disproportionately falls on women and contributes to burnout, stress, and inequality.

You’ll hear from prominent scholars Drs. Leah Ruppanner and Allison Daminger about the current state of research, followed by a panel discussion with innovators who are building products, services, and interventions designed to lighten the mental load.