Union Health Ministry Appoints Deepika Padukone as Nation’s First Mental Health Ambassador

Renowned actor Deepika Padukone has been named the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador for the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Announcing the appointment on social media, the Ministry shared that Deepika expressed her deep honour in taking up the role and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting India’s ongoing mental health initiatives under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Through this collaboration, Deepika aims to strengthen the nation’s mental health framework and further the significant progress India has made in prioritising mental well-being. The Ministry highlighted that this partnership represents a key step towards raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health across the country.

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