Post Depression Deepika to Open 'Live Laugh Love' Foundation to Support Mental Health Care

Last year Deepika Padukone opened up to the world about her depression. During the new year Deepika decided to dedicate 2015 to the cause of supporting Mental Health all over. In a few of her tweets, Deepika expressed her desire to work for and help people with depression. 

Anxiety,Depression and Panic Attacks are not signs of weakness.They are signs of trying to remain strong for way too long.

— PIKU (@deepikapadukone) December 31, 2014

I dedicate this year to supporting Mental Health Awareness.

— PIKU (@deepikapadukone) December 31, 2014

[PIC]Deepika talks about anxiety and depression and her own personal experience. pic.twitter.com/5X89MVNs0u

— Deepika Padukone FC (@DeepikaPFC) January 15, 2015

[PIC]"Mental Health is equally important" - Deepika pic.twitter.com/UKaeF5soe5

— Deepika Padukone FC (@DeepikaPFC) January 15, 2015

As the latest buzz goes, Deepika will now be opening a mental health foundation on March 21st, to support people diagonised with Depression, providing them a place to go to, to heal better. 

According to the Mumbai Mirror report, a source close to Deepika said, “It is too early to discuss the scale on which the foundation will be built and reveal other details associated with it. All that Deepika is sure about right now is that she wants to start it on March 21. That day has a special significance for her as it was on this day that she decided to seek professional help last year.”

Source: indianexpress.com

In an interview with Indian Express earlier this year, Deepika Padukone stated :
 

"Being sad and being depressed are two different things. Also, people going through depression don’t look so, while someone sad will look sad. The most common reaction is, ‘How can you be depressed? You have everything going for you. You are the supposed number one heroine and have a plush home, car, movies… What else do you want?’ It’s not about what you have or don’t have. People talk about physical fitness, but mental health is equally important. I see people suffering, and their families feel a sense of shame about it, which doesn’t help. One needs support and understanding.

I am now working on an initiative to create awareness about anxiety and depression, and help people. My team is working with me to formulate a plan, which will be unveiled soon.”

Source: indianexpress.com