Deepika Padukone tries to bring about
change in society
Bollywood’s leading actress Deepika Padukone says it is important for celebrities
to use their place of influence and power to bring about change in society.
"Social Work didn't come naturally to
me until I came across mental health, also because of my personal
experience," said the actress, who had earlier opened up about her battle
with depression.
Deepika Padukone along with her mother and
younger sister was launching a report on ‘Public Perception Towards Mental
Health in India’ by her foundation ‘The Live Love Laugh Foundation’ (TLLLF),
which aims to reduce the stigma around mental health.
The report's findings indicate that a
majority of people feel that mental illness is still considered a severe
disorder like schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
But celebrities are more prone to depression and stress,
especially when they are constantly under the scanner, more so with the
emergence of social media.
"My vision for the Foundation is that
we become the happiest country in the world,” she concluded.
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