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Workplace wellness has been extensively researched in various domains of social sciences, both intra- and inter-disciplinary. This highlights the significance of the concept ‘workplace wellness' as it not only influences the outcome of an organization and reduces the turnover rates, but also looks into the well-being of employees. There is a substantial increase in the number of married women entering the workforce which has led to a rise in dual-career families. With the increase in employment, female employees encounter numerous challenges in maintaining workplace wellness such as physical, psychological, or social impediments. This chapter looks at the psychological barriers that young married women experience with regard to workplace wellness in the context of higher education in India. Factors such as burnout, family-work conflict, work-family conflict, career-marriage conflict, implicit bias, workplace violence, imposter syndrome, mental load, compassion fatigue, etc. are some of the major barriers.

Sexual health education among adolescents with intellectual disabilities is an area of concern among parents and educators. Special educators play a vital role in teaching sexual health and safety to their students with disabilities. The present study explores special educators' concerns in teaching sexual health among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The participants included 35 special educators working with adolescents with intellectual disabilities in India. Summative content analysis of the data collected using a semi-structured interview schedule highlights the neglect of the issues related to sexual health among adolescents with disabilities. Special educators reported the challenges in providing sexual health education. Teachers lacked skills in imparting sexual health education. Developmentally and culturally appropriate sexual health education can help adolescents with a disability learn healthy life skills. The paper emphasizes the need for professional support and training among special educators on sexual health education.