In a landmark move aligning with World Mental Health Day, acclaimed actress and mental health advocate Deepika Padukone has been appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. This prestigious role underscores her ongoing commitment to mental health awareness and marks a significant step in India’s evolving public health landscape.
Deepika, who has been vocal about her own journey with depression, shared her gratitude on social media, expressing how “deeply honoured” she feels to be chosen for this national role. Acknowledging the government’s progressive stance, she highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in bringing mental well-being to the forefront of India’s healthcare priorities.
With this appointment, Deepika is expected to play a key role in amplifying mental health initiatives across the country, helping to break stigma, promote awareness, and strengthen public engagement. Through her foundation LiveLoveLaugh, she has already been instrumental in starting critical conversations around mental health a mission that now gains broader institutional support. 
As India continues to recognize mental health as an essential part of overall well-being, Deepika’s new role is seen as both timely and impactful, setting a precedent for celebrity-led advocacy in the public health space.
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