The actor expressed, \u201cI am deeply honoured to serve as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador for the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made significant strides in prioritising mental health care. I look forward to working closely with the Ministry to build on this momentum and further strengthen our nation\u2019s mental health framework.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In her new position, she will work with the ministry to educate people about mental health, support de-stigmatisation initiatives, and encourage more Indians to seek help. She will also promote government-backed programmes such as Tele MANAS and contribute to developing strategies for equal mental health care access.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Padukone reflected on her journey since founding The Live Love Laugh in 2015. She noted, \u201cTen years ago, it was about helping people realise that what they\u2019re feeling has a name and that it\u2019s okay to seek help.\u201d She said, \u201cWhen people come up to me and say, \u2018You\u2019ve saved a life,\u2019 or \u2018You\u2019ve helped my daughter,\u2019 nothing compares to that feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also expressed that the future of mental health care in India lies in blending science with Indian traditions, such as yoga and meditation, and in making mental health conversations a normal part of daily life. She also hoped that mental health awareness will one day be as widespread as gully cricket.<\/p>\n
– Ends<\/p>\n
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Priyanka Sharma<\/p>\n
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