Mega-star Deepika Padukone assures her commitment as Mental Health Ambassador appointed by Union Health Ministry !! By Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone

By Chaitanya Padukone 13 Oct 2025 | Updated On 13 Oct 2025 17:51 IST in Entertainment

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Popular versatile mega-star and top model Deepika Padukone ( of 'Chennai Express', 'Piku' and 'Padmaavat' fame) has been appointed this time as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In a social media post, the Ministry informed that Deepika expressed her deep honour in taking up this role and emphasised her commitment to supporting India’s ongoing efforts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-Jee.!

With this collaboration, the tall, stunningly tall, star-actress Deepika who made her Bollywood Hindi movie lead role debut with 'Om Shanti Om' ( 2007) aims to contribute to strengthening the nation’s mental health framework, building on the significant strides India has made in prioritizing mental well-being. The Ministry added that this partnership marks an important step towards raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental health across the country.

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Renowned Indian actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed as the first-ever Mental Health Ambassador of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

She expressed her deep honor in taking up this role and emphasized her commitment to supporting India’s ongoing efforts under… pic.twitter.com/lRa2LzcaMI
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) October 10, 2025

The announcement was made on World Mental Health Day, where Deepika met Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss her new role in expanding awareness and accessibility of mental health resources across India. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared her gratitude, writing, “On World Mental Health Day, I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador.”
The announcement was made on World Mental Health Day, where Deepika met Union Health Minister JP Nadda to discuss her new role in expanding awareness and accessibility of mental health resources across India.

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Taking to Instagram, Deepika Padukone who is also been parenting her one-year-old little princess baby-girl daughter 'Dua', shared her gratitude, writing, “On World Mental Health Day, I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador. Thru my own journey and the work we have done at our own TLLL-F ( The Live Love Laugh Foundation ) over the past decade, I have seen how much is possible when all of us come together to build a mentally healthy India. I look forward to working under Honble Shri J P Nadda and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen India's mental health framework further

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As a dedicated star-actress Deepika's under-production movies including Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' directed by Siddharth Anand and movie AA22xA6 directed by Southside showman Atlee ( of 'Pathaan' fame) and some more new movies and sequels

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What exactly is Deepika Padukone’s new role as Mental Health Ambassador?

Deepika Padukone has been appointed by the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on October 10, 2025, as the country’s first-ever Mental Health Ambassador to promote awareness and de-stigmatize mental health.

Why was Deepika Padukone chosen for this role?

She founded the Live Love Laugh Foundation in 2015, has spoken openly about battling depression & anxiety, and has led major awareness campaigns. Her public experience gives authenticity to her advocacy.

What will Deepika Padukone do as Mental Health Ambassador?

She’ll work with MoHFW to raise awareness, reduce stigma, promote help-seeking, support programmes like Tele MANAS, and push for equitable mental health access.

What is Tele MANAS and how is Deepika involved?

Tele MANAS (Tele-Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is India’s national mental health programme. Deepika’s role involves promoting its upgraded features and increasing usage.

When was Deepika Padukone appointed as Mental Health Ambassador?

Her appointment was officially declared on October 10, 2025, coinciding with World Mental Health Day.

How long has Deepika been working on mental health issues?

Deepika has been active since 2015 through her Live Love Laugh Foundation, leading awareness campaigns and community programs for nearly a decade.

Which campaigns has her foundation done before this appointment?

TLLLF has run campaigns like “Dobara Poocho”, “#NotAshamed”, “You Are Not Alone”, and also programs for adolescents, doctors, workplace wellness, and rural mental health care.

How has Deepika reacted to her appointment?

She described it as “deeply special” and said she looks forward to working with MoHFW and strengthening mental health framework. She expressed honour and commitment.

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