Deepika Padukone Supports Dwayne Johnson’s Revelation on Mental Health

Deepika Padukone has emerged as a strong supporter of mental health. The actress, known for her battle with depression, has been vocal about her journey to overcome it. Recently, Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson opened up about his own struggle with depression, and Deepika has now responded.

Dwayne Johnson’s statement on mental health resonated deeply: “I didn’t know what mental health was, I didn’t know what depression was, I just knew I didn’t want to be there.” Deepika, on her Instagram story, shared his words and added the message, ‘Mental Health Matters,’ along with tagging her mental health foundation.

In 2015, Deepika Padukone revealed her own mental illness and her fight against depression, seeking help a year prior. She established the Live Love Laugh foundation to support those grappling with mental health challenges.

Speaking about the role of family in mental health, Deepika expressed its immense significance: “It is extremely crucial. Even in my personal journey, the role of the caregiver has been extremely important. The emotional well-being of the caregiver is as important as the emotional well-being of the person experiencing mental illness.”

Deepika highlighted the impact of her mother and caregiver’s support, stating that their intervention and guidance towards professional help played a vital role in her recovery. She emphasized the toll mental illness takes on caregivers, recognizing that their emotional well-being is often overlooked.

On the professional front, Deepika Padukone has exciting projects in the pipeline, including “Fighter” alongside Hrithik Roshan and Anil Kapoor, as well as “Project K” with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan.

Re-Reported from the story originally published in News18.