- By Iram Hussain
- Sun, 05 Jan 2025 11:10 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone: Today, the talented and gorgeous Bollywood actress, Deepika Padukone celebrates her 39th birthday. As one of the most successful actresses in the industry, she has captivated audiences with her outstanding performances in films like Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani and many more. However, what sets her apart is her courage and conviction in speaking her mind. Deepika has been an ardent advocate for mental health awareness, using her platform to break down societal stigmas and encourage open conversations.
Her commitment to promoting mental well-being coupled with her remarkable acting prowess has endeared her to fans worldwide, solidifying her position as a true Bollywood icon. Here, we've compiled some powerful quotes of the actress on mental health that you will leave you inspired and motivated.
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Deepika Padukone Quotes On Mental Health
"People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn't help. One needs support and understanding. I am now working on an initiative to create awareness about anxiety and depression and help people."
"This really is not about me right now, it's really about the lives that hopefully, we will impact. For people who have been through or are going through depression right now. Even if we can impact one life or save that one person from taking their life because they're just so down and out, I think we've achieved what we wanted to."
"There were days I wanted to give up, but hope everyday would push me to the next day. I kept saying, this is going to pass. So there is hope."
"I have to take care of myself on a daily basis, what I eat, how much I sleep, exercise, mindfulness - to ensure I don’t go back to that dark space."
“Of course! It takes a lot of strength to mend a broken heart. Channelising energies into your work helps, but also to be able to accept situations for what they are instead of questioning them helps immensely.”
"The most crucial thing in life is to be happy, no matter what others say, do what makes you happy."
"Not everyone ends up taking their life but there’s a lot of people who are fighting with themselves every morning."
"It's okay not obe okay as long as you are not giving up."
"Parents don’t want to take their children to counsellors or psychiatric treatment because they are concerned what other family members may think, concerned about what society may think. I’ve come across situations where people who are experiencing mental illnesses want to seek help but the family won’t allow them to do that."
"This really is not about me right now, it's really about the lives that hopefully, we will impact. For people who have been through or are going through depression right now. Even if we can impact one life or save that one person from taking their life because they're just so down and out, I think we've achieved what we wanted to."
