Aakanksha unhappy about people accusing celebs of faking mental health issues for publicity
In the last one year, discussions around mental health and burnout have been gaining momentum. Actor Aakanksha Singh, who will soon be seen in Ajay Devgn’s MayDay, says that being healthy is all about being mentally as well as physically fit.
“People are now more open to talking about their mental health issues. Earlier, they were conscious but now, it is getting easier to talk about difficulties, depression and anxiety. What friends and family can do is be sensitive about it and listen, help people experiencing anxiety or depression, and even encourage them to get proper treatment, if needed,” she says.
The actor is disappointed that at times, celebrities from showbiz are accused of talking about their mental health issues, just for the sake of publicity. “People in our industry often get targeted because people usually think that we are faking it for publicity. But we should rather be sensitive about it and shouldn’t just jump to the conclusion that it is a publicity stunt. We should listen to others because it is a difficult thing to live with,” says Singh, who has worked in the Hindi film Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), Telugu films Malli Raava (2017) and Devadas (2018), and Kannada film Pailwaan (2019). She will soon be making her Tamil debut with Clap.
With a busy acting career across industries, she admits that she does take out some to stay positive every day. “When I feel low, I think about things in my life that I am grateful for and my work which I love. Talking to family also helps, especially my husband, Kunal Sain. He is my strength, which keeps me going. I listen to music and also meditate, which works wonders,” she shares.