Actor Deepika Padukone, who is also the founder of The Live Love Laugh (LLL) Foundation, has been appointed as the first-ever ‘Mental Health Ambassador’ by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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The announcement came after she shared a video of her visit to Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh on World Mental Health Day. The ministry said the move aims to build a more supportive mental health ecosystem in India and marks a significant step towards reducing stigma around mental health.

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On the occasion, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said, “The partnership with Deepika Padukone will help spread awareness about mental health issues across India, normali

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