
Deepika Padukone photographed in Mumbai
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'Depression can strike anyone,' said Deepika
Deepika opened up about suffering depression in 2015
Deepika also founded the NGO Live Love Laugh Foundation
Deepika, who came on board the government's initiative to spread awareness about mental illness, said that she aspires to be part of a drive which aims to create a suitable and comforting environment for those with depression. "Recent initiatives by the government show that the authorities are committed to addressing and combating the imposing challenge that depression presents. I hope together we create an environment where people afflicted with mental illnesses feel comfortable, safe and loved," PTI quoted Deepika as saying.
In a Facebook video last year, Deepika shared that badminton really helped her cope during her difficult times. "Two years ago I struggled with depression. I was sinking. I almost gave up. But it was the athlete in me that gave me the strength to fight and never ever give up," she said in the video, along with an advert for sports accessory brand Nike.
It appears that Deepika is working towards her goal to encourage those with depression. In her exclusive interview to NDTV in 2015, Deepika had said: "If I can impact one life in this entire process of speaking up and letting people know that it's something I have been through and something that I could deal with because I had a fantastic support system."
Deepika Padukone is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmavati. This year, she was made her Hollywood debut with xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage.
(With IANS inputs)