World Mental Health Day 2025: Every year, celebrities use World Mental Health Day to raise awareness. This year, Shark Tank India star Namita Thapar shared a heartfelt message to remind people of the importance of kindness and mental well-being.
Ahead of the day, celebrated today (October 10), Namita posted a video on her Instagram that quickly caught attention.
Namita Thapar Urges People To Be Kind On World Mental Health Day 2025
In it, she said, “That lady dancing happily with her friends… Do you know? It took her an hour to muster the courage to step out because of her low self-esteem. That guy who looks so cool with his biceps and six-pack is going through a traumatic divorce. That teen over there laughing and chatting with his friends is a victim of bullying. Sonu Nigam entertained audiences joyfully, but deep down, he was shattered because he was seeing his mother go through a rough journey with cancer. You don’t know what someone is going through. Of all things in life, be kind.”
Sharing the video, she added, “Tomorrow, Oct 10, is World Mental Health Day. It’s a reminder that mental health is a silent epidemic that is impacting all of us. So if there is ONE thing you can do to help – be kind – coz you never know what chaos & traumas people are going through. I’ve been there so I know how trauma feels & how kindness heals :)”
Check out her post below
About Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, a leading global pharmaceutical company based in India. She joined Emcure after working for six years at Guidant Corporation in the USA. Since then, Emcure has grown significantly, expanding its reach and impact in healthcare. She is also a prominent investor on Shark Tank India, where she has supported over 100 startups, showing her commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
Namita is also a strong advocate for mental health awareness. She launched the “Uncondition Yourself” campaign to provide authentic information and break the stigma around women’s health and mental well-being. She encourages people to prioritise self-care and mental wellness as an essential part of overall health
