"Want To Help People Like Me": Deepika Padukone On Anxiety

Actor Deepika Padukone said working on mental health issues gives her the most satisfaction. During a conversation, she said, "I would love to produce a film on mental health." She said she spoke out about her "anxiety" to help "people like me". "It's unfair to only expect actors to comment on social issues," she added, asking more people should discuss mental health. She blamed social media for rising stress among people. "Social media reduces attention span and causes identity crisis," the actor said. About her role model in her personal life, Deepika Padukone said, "There's only one mega star for me, my mother".