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World Mental Health Day: 7 celebrities who faced mental health issues

Discover 7 celebrities who courageously faced mental health challenges, from depression to anxiety, and worked towards breaking the stigma.

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Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone revealed in 2015 that she suffered from depression. She founded "The Live Love Laugh Foundation" to create awareness about mental health issues.

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Anushka Sharma

In 2015, Anushka Sharma shared her experience with anxiety and her use of medication, aiming to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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Yo Yo Honey Simgh

Honey Singh was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which led him to take a long break from music industry. He has shared his experience many times with media.

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Karan Johar

The filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has discussed his feelings of loneliness and anxiety, revealing that he went to therapy for 5 years to treat the same.

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Manisha Koirala

The veteran actor has suffered both from cancer and anxiety. In her autobiography "Healed" and many interviews she has talked about dealing with both illnesses.
 

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Ileana D'Cruz

Ileana D'Cruz has spoken about her experiences with body dysmorphic disorder and depression, highlighting the importance of seeking help and breaking the stigma.

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Shahrukh Khan

In a 2010 interview ShahRukh Khan opened up about how he went into a depressive phase after a shoulder injury and later recovered from it.

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