Renowned Indian actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. She expressed her deep honor in taking up this role and emphasized her commitment to supporting India’s ongoing efforts under

We're proud to share that on World Mental Health Day, our Founder @deepikapadukone was appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare marking a shared Commitment to awareness, access, and care. Read more: https://t.co/ijNlj87TQG

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She will also collaborate with the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in building other strategic interventions for equitable mental health care access. The appointment comes as The Live Love Laugh Foundation completes 10 years of service and impact.

In her new role, DP will work closely with the Ministry to: 1. Raise mental health awareness and promote de-stigmatisation efforts; 2. Encourage help-seeking behaviour and preventive efforts; 3. Promote Tele MANAS (Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States)

"I am deeply honoured to serve as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador for the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. I look forward to working closely with the Ministry to build on this momentum and further strengthen our nation’s mental health framework" - Deepika

"The partnership with Deepika 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." - Shri J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Deepika Padukone has been appointed as the first-ever ‘Mental Health Ambassador’ by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). Deepika will collaborate with the Ministry to strengthen India’s mental health ecosystem.

To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay and 10 years of Live Love Laugh, our Founder @deepikapadukone , Chairperson @shyambhat , CEO @anishapadukone , and the team visited Chhindwara to reflect on our shared mission of building a more inclusive mental health ecosystem.

Deepika Padukone with Shruti Sonal (Times of India) for an interview

'My dream for mental health in India is what Gully Cricket is to India…accessible, affordable, everywhere!' Ten years ago, @deepikapadukone started a conversation around mental health in India. In an honest conversation with @ShereenBhan, she recalls the early struggles -

"What I'm definitely advocating for is just a better work life balance and better working environment, and if that doesn't work for somebody we're not obligated to work with each other" - Deepika

[Interview] Deepika Padukone speaks to Brut India on the mission of the Live Love Laugh Foundation as it turns 10 and more https://t.co/xBYKTnyRIR

Deepika Padukone spotted at Mumbai Kalina Airport

Deepika talks about motherhood

"If that means doing things that have not been done before I'm okay doing it, I'm okay being the first person" - Deepika

"I'm okay with challenging the status quo" - Deepika

Q : But do you believe that you will have to pay the price for asking what you believe is fair? Deepika :

"By virtue of being a woman if that's coming across as being pushy then so be it but it is no secret that a lot of male superstars have been working for 8 hours for years and it's never made headlines" - Deepika

"Slowly but surely I am focused on bringing about change in the workplace as far as the Indian industry is concerned" - Deepika