Deepika Padukone praised for mental health initiative

Deepika Padukone recently surprised many when she took the step to open up about her anxiety and depression last year.

Since going public with the issues, Padukone has received support from family, friends, fans and the film fraternity. Not just that, doctors, healers, NGOs and individuals have been trying to get in touch with the actress to offer support and guidance, DNA India reports.

The publication adds that Padukone has also asked her team to gather requests that have flooded in and bind them together to help spread awareness about the cause.

Padukone’s spokesperson said, “Deepika has been receiving a lot of positive feedback and requests from varied quarters who are all keen to help spread the initiative.”