Amitabh Bachchan: “A Crisis, As Insidious & Devastating As Mental Health Crisis Demands Our Undivided Attention”

Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan feels it is important to confront the mental health crisis, adding that the issue should be given undivided attention.

“Today, the way I see it is a question of a lifeline. A lifeline can be anyone who simply cares about mental illness. Even though the truth has a way of hitting right across your face, it’s important to confront it,” Bachchan said.

“A crisis, as insidious and devastating as mental health crisis demands our undivided attention. It’s quite clear that it is more up to the fortunate ones to make ourselves available to those who seek help. So, be that someone who can listen to your woes, look out for the symptoms of illness and sufferings and help somebody and spread the word about mental health and build awareness,” added Amitabh Bachchan, who has joined hands with Neerja Birla for the nationwide mental health campaign #SunoDekhoKaho.