Actor Deepika Padukone is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness, and also the founder of 'The Live Love Laugh Foundation'. Speaking out on depression yet again, she recently tweeted, “Repeat After Me. Depression is not the same as sadness.” Conversations around the issue have been reignited by the tragic death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was reportedly struggling with the illness.
Following the news of his death, Deepika was quick to respond and had written on social media, “As a person who has had a lived experience with mental illness, I cannot stress enough about the importance of reaching out. Talk. Communicate. Express. Seek help. Remember, You are not alone. We are in this together. And most importantly, there is Hope.” She had also urged the media to report news of suicide with sensitivity.
She added, “It is extremely heartening to see so many of you coming out and sharing your experience with mental illness. However, I would recommend not naming the medication you are on and/or the specifics of the dosage. Simply because: it is not a one rule fits all. the information could potentially be misused.”
