- Deepika Padukone, an actress who has frequently spoken out about her own struggles with depression
- Discusses the importance of carers during depressive episodes
“Even in my personal journey, the role of the caregivers has been extremely important that’s why my mother is here, that’s why my sister has been so passionately part of this cause for many years and when I hear the stories of the caregivers, I understand how equally important that is as well.” Padukone said in a statement to NDTV.
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She says: “The emotional well-being of the caregiver is an important as the emotional well-being of the person experiencing mental illness.”
“In my own case for example, had my mother and the caregiver not identified my symptoms, in my moment of vulnerability, had she not had the presence of mind to tell me to or help me reach out to the professionals, I don’t know what state I would be in today.” said Deepika, using her own experience as an example.
“I think caregivers in general, whether it is mental illness or any other form of illness, it takes a toll on the caregiver, remarked the Ram-Leela actress.”
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In addition, Padukone acknowledged that her mother Ujjala Padukone was the first to recognise the signs of her sadness.
According to sources, Deepika Padukone also established the Live Laugh Foundation in 2021 with the goal of assisting people who are struggling with mental health problems including depression.
