I pray that you are blessed with wonderful health, says PM Narendra Modi on World Health Day

New Delhi: In his latest episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' aired on March 26, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had talked about depression, urging citizens to openly talk about the mental condition to overcome it.

The Prime Minister also insisted that those who are depressed must share how they feel with their loved ones, adding that 'suppression of depression is not good'.

 

“Expression is always good. If depressed, share your feelings with others, it will make you feel better,” PM Modi said.

As nations around the world celebrate World Health Day on Friday, PM Modi took to Twitter to wish the countrymen, particularly those suffering from depression, even as he prayed for their 'wonderful health'.

On #WorldHealthDay, I pray that you are blessed with wonderful health, which gives you the opportunity to pursue your dreams & excel. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 7, 2017

He also said the government is leaving no stone unturned to provide quality healthcare that is accessible and affordable.

Presenting government's concern over healthcare, the Prime Minister said: "The Cabinet recently approved the National Health Policy, which is extensive, comprehensive and citizen friendly."

'Mann Ki Baat' is a monthly talk show of PM Modi on radio. PM Modi talking about depression in detail in his 'Mann Ki Baat' speech was appreciated by the WHO and Dr Bekedam who praised the Prime Minister.

In case you missed out on PM's last 'Mann Ki Baat' speech, in which he shared his views on the subject, you can still listen to it by clicking at the following LINK.

Every year, April 7 is marked as World Health Day and the theme for this year is 'Depression: Let’s Talk'.

WHO wants to lay emphasis on depression because it involves persistent sadness or loss of interest or pleasure in things normally enjoyed.