Aamir Khan, Ira Khan seek joint therapy together; former says, 'She pushed me down that path'

Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan is working in the field of mental health. The young lady who suffered for years from clinical depression has opened a foundation, and holds discussions with experts from the field of mental health. Aamir Khan, Ira Khan and Dr Vivek Murthy were present on the YouTube channel of Netflix India where they spoke about mental health and stigma around the same. The superstar said in India when someone says he/she needs therapy people automatically assume they are crazy or have “mental problems”. He said this is why people never speak openly about seeking therapy. In India, therapy generally means psychological counselling or psychiatric treatment. 

The Lagaan actor said therapy is helpful, and can make one feel at ease from mental and emotional issues. He said Ira Khan motivated him to seek therapy for his inner turmoil. He said, “I would strongly recommend therapy to anyone who feels the need for it? It has been helpful for me. In fact, Ira and I also have started joint therapy.” He said the two of them go to a therapist where they talk about issues in their father and daughter bond. It is just to work on making things better and resolving matters that were suppressed for years. 

Aamir Khan said therapy is a very powerful thing, and he considered himself fairly intelligent. He said he could think for himself, and sort out his issues. But then, he realized that he cannot do everything. He said, “It doesn't matter how intelligent you are. It doesn't matter how worldly-wise you are. We know so little about our minds... That a person who has a lot more knowledge and has got the basics right really helps you in leaps and bounds to understand it.” He said many in India would assume that he has severe mental health issues if he goes to a therapist. But he wants to say that it is okay to seek help when one feels truly down. He said therapy benefited him a lot. 

Ira Khan said she felt it was important to have a happy, fulfilling and transparent relationship with her parents. She revealed how clinical depression made life quite difficult for her in adolescence. The divorce of her parents affected her a lot. Aamir Khan has also said he regrets not being there for his kids when they needed him. Ira Khan said she communicates better with her mother Reena Dutta, but she is equally honest with both parents.