Extend Your Unconditional Love To Depressed People, Urges Deepika Padukone

In 2016, Deepika Padukone spoke about her depression and earned a lot of respect. It's not easy for a Bollywood celebrity to speak about their weaknesses and tough phases because they're constantly judged on the basis of their failures. However, more and more people need to come out and talk about depression because everyone needs to understand the difference between usual sadness and depression.

Deepika Padukone, who now also manages Live Love Laugh Foundation, has urged people to provide love and care to those suffering mental illness.

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Having battled depression at an early stage in her career, Deepika started the Live Love Laugh Foundation with an aim to create awareness, de-stigmatise depression and encourage those afflicted with mental health issues to seek help.

On World Health Day last week, Deepika joined hands with the Karnataka government to spread the message. Talking about this, Deepika said,

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“Depression can strike anyone regardless of their age, background or economic status. Unfortunately, those who suffer from depression and other mental health issues face prejudice and discrimination.”

She added,

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"Recent initiatives by the government show that the authorities are committed to addressing and combating the imposing challenge that depression presents. I hope together we create an environment where people afflicted with mental illnesses feel comfortable, safe and loved.”