World Mental Health Day 2023: Deepika Padukone & Shah Rukh Khan; mental health issues in Bollywood

Deepika Padukone was the first one to open up about depression when no one really spoke about it way back in 2015. This helped many to open up about their mental health issues.

According to reports she said in an interview, “I assumed it was stress, so I made an effort to divert my attention by concentrating on my work and encircling myself with people. This worked for a time. But the nagging sensation persisted. I was having trouble focusing, had short breaths, and frequently lost it.” Deepika even established her own organisation, Live Love Laugh, to aid those who are struggling with mental illness.

Anushka Sharma also had tweeted a quote from 2015 that was related to depression. She said, “I have anxiety. And I’m treating my anxiety. I’m on medication for my anxiety. Why am I saying this? Because it’s a completely normal thing. It’s a biological problem. In my family, there have been cases of depression. More and more people should talk openly about it. There is nothing shameful about it or something to hide. If you had constant stomach pain, wouldn’t you go to the doctor? It’s that simple. I want to make this my mission, to take any shame out of this, to educate people about this.”

Expert’s take on mental health issues in the entertainment industry

Psychotherapist from Mumbai, Padma Rewari explains, the problem with stars is that they cannot even go openly and visit a counsellor or a psychiatrist because external sources keep chasing and judging them.

Rewari says, “However, the trend is changing now and people are coming forward and working on their mental health. But reaching out to the right resources is important as now each one calls themselves a therapist who is trying to heal. And when you are at your vulnerable moment you are not able to understand who to reach out to. Trust issues as they are in a world full of competition. Talking to a colleague, friends can be risky.”

Did you know Shah Rukh Khan once suffered from mental health problems?

King Khan too had depression following shoulder surgery in 2010. He once said in an interview, “I had entered a depressive phase as a result of the shoulder injury and the pain, but I’m finally out of it. I’m content and have more energy than usual.” He went on to say, “When I have to communicate my deepest emotions, I struggle. I am a very private, quiet, and shy person. I’m not proud of it, but sometimes people misunderstand how I show my love, friendship, anger, and apologies because I lack the skill to do so.”

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