Deepika Padukone Advocates Mental Health Awareness at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone shared mental health insights with students at PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'. Highlighting her depression experience, she encouraged open communication about stress and competition. The session also included tips on sleep, sun exposure, and self-challenge, aligning with broader program themes around exams and technology.

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone emphasized the importance of mental health and stress management during an interaction with students at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', an event featuring dialogues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Padukone discussed her personal struggles with depression and advised students to express their stress to trusted individuals.

She highlighted the role of competition as part of life, encouraging students to focus on their strengths while addressing weaknesses. Padukone advocates for deriving happiness from one's own capabilities and practicing patience and self-care, including adequate sleep and outdoor activities, to manage stress effectively.

In the informal setting of Delhi's Sunder Nursery, Padukone thanked PM Modi for fostering open discussion about exam pressures, paralleling insights from various prominent figures aimed at aiding students in their educational journey. Future sessions will address technology's role in academic preparation.