World Mental Health Day: Aamir Khan reveals he and daughter Ira benefitted from years of therapy

On World Mental Health Day, actor Aamir Khan joined his daughter Ira Khan to promote mental health awareness and educate people about the importance of seeking therapy.

The superstar said that in life, there are many tasks that we cannot do ourselves, and we need the help of someone who knows that work. Similarly, when we need mental or emotional help, we should go to a person who can help us without hesitation and who is trained and professional.

‘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),’ Aamir said in the video.

His daughter then adds that similarly, if someone is going through a tough time mentally or physically, they should reach out to people who are trained and professionals, without any hesitation.

Aamir also revealed that he and his daughter Ira have been benefiting from therapy for the past several years.

‘Aur doston meri beti Ira aur main pichle kayi saalon se therapy ka laabh utah rahe hai (Friends, I and my daughter have benefitted 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,’ Aamir Khan said.

Fans and followers have praised the father-daughter duo for speaking on an important subject.

Some of the comments read, ‘one need courage to speak up ! Take care !’ and ‘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.’

Ira Khan, who was diagnosed with clinical depression nearly six years ago, made a series of confessional posts on social media, sharing how her parent’s divorce affected her; how she battled mental health issues; and what has helped her cope with it.

She has set up the Agatsu (which means self-victory) Foundation, which reaches out to other people who are battling similar issues.

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