Watch Deepika Padukone speak about how her depression made her ‘feel empty’

Watch Deepika Padukone speak about how her depression made her ‘feel empty’
Depression affects one out of every five women and one in every 12 men, yet it is one the most neglected diseases in the country.

Depression affects one out of every five women and one in every 12 men, yet it is one the most neglected diseases in the country. The societal taboo associated with mental illnesses makes it difficult

An important step in creating awareness about a disease is speaking up about it. Celebrities like Deepika Padukone, who are idolized by many, have immense power of convincing people in taking the right step towards the right goal. By speaking up about her battle with depression, she has reached out to the common man. She has made him believe that she is no different than him, she too has to face the same battle as everyone else. (Read: 8 interesting facts about depression you didn’t know)

In this video she reveals how she would cry at the drop of a hat and still manage to smile at the very next moment.

Way to go Deepika! We wish you all the best in your endeavour of creating awareness about mental health issues.

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