On World Mental Health Day 2023, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and his daughter, Ira Khan, took to Instagram and shared their take on how therapy has helped the two of them. 

In the video, Aamir is seen emphasizing seeking therapy for emotional and mental health issues. The father-daughter duo said in Hindi, “To learn mathematics, we go to school or to a teacher, or to a tuition teacher. If we need a haircut, we go to a salon or a shop where a person trained in that job cuts our hair. If there’s furniture work at home or plumbing work in the bathroom, we go to the person who knows how to do that job, or if we’re sick, we go to the doctor.”

Aamir and Ira took the help of the video to normalise seeking professional help. The superstar shared, “In life, there are many tasks that we cannot do ourselves, and we need the help of someone who knows that work. But we make such decisions very easily, without any shame or hesitation.”

Aamir added, “If there’s carpentry work, where do we go? To a carpenter. If we’re not feeling well, it’s obvious we’ll go to the doctor. 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.”

He concluded by saying, “And friends, my daughter Ira and I have been benefiting from therapy for the past several years. And if you feel that you are also going through mental or emotional difficulties and there is some tension or stress, then you can also find a person who is professional, trained, and can help you. There is no shame in this.”

Fans reacted to the video and thanked Aamir and Ira for discussing mental health. One fan commented, “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.”

In a previous interview with ETimes, Ira said, “Depression is a little complicated. It is partly genetic, partly psychological, and social. In my case, it is partly genetic. There is a history of mental health issues in my family on my mom and dad’s side. My therapist said that one of the trigger points was my parents, who handled their divorce as well as they could at that point.”