Khatron Ke Khiladi winner Rajniesh Duggal open up about the importance of mental health; says, 'Men will openly talk about sports but not about what's going on inside'
He adds that this is a positive development, as men need to be encouraged to talk about their personal feelings.
'I think that overall, mental health and mental health awareness are slowly picking up in the country—among everyone, including Indian men. And I really hope this continues to grow. Because yes, men will openly talk about sports, or things they love, or drinks, or work—they'll roam around and chat. But when it comes to talking about what someone is truly going through on the inside, no one really discusses that,' he says.
He further shares, 'At times, all you really need to do is talk—maybe with a friend, someone you trust, or even a professional. I believe it also comes down to an individual's decision. But overall, I feel that we must start teaching this more seriously and even promote or market the idea that everyone should have at least one person, or a couple of people, they can open up to. Different kinds of emotions and feelings, when bottled up inside, can seriously affect a person.
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They may lead to depression or even start to affect the body physically—like the heart or other organs—because all of it is connected. It depends on how freely you live, how well you breathe, and how openly you feel.'
He later concludes by saying, 'So yes, this is a big factor. For men, it's tough. Still, it's time to realise how important it is and to take action. Because by the time most men realise this, they're already at a certain stage in life. But if they understand it earlier—at a younger age—it'll be so much better.'
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