Aamir Khan’s Daughter Ira Khan On Her Mental Health: “Every 8-10 Months I’lI Have A Big Crash Because…”
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Ira Khan, who became engaged to her long-term boyfriend Nupur Shikare in November last year, prefers to keep a low profile and stay away from the paparazzi and the limelight. Despite this, she has openly discussed her personal struggles with mental health, showing her willingness to support others. To extend her assistance, Ira has founded the Agastu Foundation, aiming to provide mental health support and how even her family has a history of mental health problems.
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During an interview with The Times Of India, she candidly shared about receiving support from her father and revealed that mental health issues have been a part of her family history. She shared that her parents, Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta, have been supportive throughout her journey and are part of the advisory board for the Agastu Foundation. Ira mentioned that her father helped her set up the NGO until she found proper funding. During the interview, Ira recalled the changes she noticed in her behaviour due to depression, such as crying frequently and skipping meals for days. She revealed that her mother pointed out her desire to escape life by sleeping excessively, as it made her feel like she had fewer hours to face each day.
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Ira Khan also discussed the influence of genetics on her depression and shared that mental health disorders run in her family. She revealed that she experiences significant crashes every 8-10 months, which she believes are a combination of genetic, psychological, and social factors. It took her some time to understand this connection, but she acknowledged that her family history played a role. Ira also admitted that her own choices and actions contributed to her journey into depression.
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When asked about her plans to pursue mental health professionally, Ira Khan expressed uncertainty, mentioning that she is currently in the process of self-study on the subject and receiving training from her psychologist. She admitted that she is still figuring things out and exploring her options.
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