You learn to swim faster with a coach, you build better in the gym with a
trainer, and you may learn how to cook with the help of a recipe book.
You go to a physician for any physiological problems, similarly, you shall
approach a psychiatrist/ psychologist for your psychological issues. Seeking
help for mental health isn’t something to be embarrassed about.
Throughout the globe, people suffer from mental health conditions, from
anxiety, phobias, and depression to bipolar and schizophrenia and various other disorders. These
people are not weird or crazy, their brain is experiencing some or the other
sort of chemical imbalance. However, this can happen to anyone at any given
time regardless of gender and age.
Unfortunately, most people agree upon the fact that they are afraid of
approaching a
mental health Experts either due to a lack of awareness or due to the
stigma associated with the same.
Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities have come forward to motivate people to
openly talk about mental health and break the stigma. Behind the glittery
glamour life, they also face serious mental health problems.
Actor, Deepika Padukone was diagnosed with
depression in the year 2014. Not only did she admit that publicly but also
in the following year she set up the ‘Live Love Laugh
Foundation’ to provide a ray of hope for those going through low
times. She is also the brand ambassador of the Indian Psychiatric Society.
Gone are the days when Bollywood used to mock mental illness or say “Ye
toh pagal hain”. Filmmakers have become sensitive toward the issue and
genuinely deliver amazing content to end the stigma. In the last 15 years, the
depiction of Alzheimer’s in Black,
Dyslexia in ‘Tare Zameen par’,
Dissociative identity disorder in ‘Bhool
Bhulaiya’, exam stress and suicidal ideation in three
idiots Borderline intelligence in ‘Tubelight’,
parental pressure and self-esteem issue in
‘Chhichhore’, Schizophrenia in ‘Judgemental
hai kya’,
Depression in ‘Dear Zindagi Bollywood has come a long way in trying
to de-stigmatize mental health issues.
Recently, famous Indian cricketer Mahinder Singh Dhoni has thrown light on
mental health issues with his statement that “Indian cricketers do not
accept that they are experiencing mental health issues”. He also
emphasized the need of having a
mental health coach along with the team to help players deal with
performanceanxiety, pressure, motivation, and other psychological aspects that are
impacting the game.
The idea is to take care of your mental and emotional well-being just like
physical health.
However, according to WHO, besides stigma and discrimination, people also
experience a lack of awareness and a lack of mental health care facilities.
HopeQure provides you with a non-judgemental platform with
more than 650 qualified and experienced mental health professionals for your
variety of needs related to mental health concerns. Reach out today!