World Mental Health Day: Aamir Khan, Daughter Ira Open Up On Seeking Therapy; ‘Isme Koi Sharam Nahi…’

World Mental Health Day: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan has always been candid about her struggles with mental health and also actively advocates for mental well-being. Today on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, she was joined by her father to spread awareness about seeking therapy.

In a heartfelt video message released today, Aamir and his daughter Ira opened up about the importance of seeking therapy and professional help when dealing with mental health issues.

The video shows them encouraging individuals battling with mental health issues to view therapy as a normal and necessary step towards better mental health.

AAMIR KHAN, IRA KHAN SPREAD AWARNESS ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

The video began with Aamir Khan and Ira Khan drawing parallels between seeking professional help for mental health. The actor says, "Zindagi mein aise bohot saare kaam hai jo hum khud nahi kar paate. Jisme humme kisi aur vyakti ki madad lagti hai, jo yeh kaam jaanta hai. Aur yeh faisle hum badi asaani se le lete hai, begair kisi sharam ke, begair kisi jhijak ki (There are a lot of things in life that we cannot do ourselves. For that we need the help of others, someone who knows how to do that job. And we take these decisions so easily, without any shame or hesitation)."

Ira further emphasizes that just as people seek medical help when they are physically unwell, they should reach out to trained professionals when they are facing mental health challenges. She stressed that there should be no shame in seeking help for mental health concerns.

Aamir concludes by saying, "Aur doston meri beti Ira aur main pichle kayi saalon se therapy ka laabh utah rahe hai (Friends, I and my daughter have been benefitting from therapy for years now). So if you are going through stress or any kind of tension, reach out for help from trained professionals. There is no shame in that. All the best." Check out the video.

NETIZENS REACT TO AAMIR KHAN-IRA KHAN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARNESS VIDEO MESSAGE

The video has since then gone viral on social media and netizens have heaped praise on the father-daughter duo for getting vocal about their mental health battle. A user wrote, "It's great to see celebrities using their platform to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Their openness and support can inspire many to seek help and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. #MentalHealthMatters."

Another user wrote, "You both are great....keep going." "It's so heartening to see you together! What you say is most valid and substantial. We should be open to own, discuss, seek help from professionals, even friends and family, the things that are shaking our emotional n mental balance," read a third comment.

Meanwhile, Ira had earlier revealed that she was diagnosed with clinical depression nearly six years ago, in a series of posts on social media. She revealed that her parent's divorce affected her.