On World Mental Health Day, Deepika Padukone made history by becoming India’s first Mental Health Ambassador.
Published: Saturday,Oct 11, 2025 01:54 AM GMT+05:30
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On World Mental Health Day, Deepika Padukone made history by becoming India’s first Mental Health Ambassador. This initiative, spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, was announced following her meeting with Union Health Minister JP Nadda. They discussed their collaborative efforts to boost awareness and enhance access to mental health services nationwide.
Deepika Padukone’s big achievement
Deepika Padukone, known for her advocacy through The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF), celebrated her appointment as India’s inaugural Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. She expressed her gratitude on Instagram, stating, “On World Mental Health Day, I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador.”
Ranveer Singh reacts to wife’s achievement
Ranveer Singh is beaming with pride as his wife Deepika Padukone becomes India’s first Mental Health Ambassador. “So incredibly proud,” he wrote on Instagram, sharing Deepika’s post. Deepika, who’s been open about her struggles with depression, hopes for a mentally resilient India. “Led by our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi, our nation has taken meaningful steps to place mental health at the heart of public health,” she said.
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Deepika Padukone, India’s first Mental Health Ambassador, is committed to promoting mental well-being nationwide. “Through my own journey and the work we’ve done at @tlllfoundation over the past decade, I’ve seen how much is possible when we come together to build a mentally healthy India. I look forward to working under the guidance of Shri @jpnaddaofficial and the @mohfwindia to strengthen India’s mental health framework further,” she said.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded the partnership, stating it will help widely disseminate awareness about mental health issues in India, normalize discussions to reduce stigma, and highlight mental health as an integral aspect of public health.
“The collaboration with Ms Deepika Padukone will help widely disseminate awareness about mental health issues in India, normalise discussions to reduce stigma, and highlight mental health as an integral aspect of public health,” he said.
Deepika Padukone‘s role as India’s first Mental Health Ambassador involves collaborating with the ministry on key initiatives like Tele-MANAS, a helpline providing mental health support to all. She’ll focus on raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and advocating for mental health parity with physical well-being.
TL;DR
Ranveer Singh is beaming with pride as his wife Deepika Padukone becomes India’s first Mental Health Ambassador. “So incredibly proud,” he wrote on Instagram, sharing Deepika’s post. Deepika, who’s been open about her struggles with depression, hopes for a mentally resilient India. “Led by our Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi, our nation has taken meaningful steps to place mental health at the heart of public health,” she said.