Wipro President Rishad Premji reached out to Xu to urge people to break the taboo around mental health issues and talk about it. His post was accompanied by a scathing cartoon showing what it would be like “if physical illnesses were treated like mental illnesses.”
Wipro chairman Rishad Premji’s post prompted people to share various comments. (File Image)
“We should tirelessly break down barriers to talk about mental health with the same comfort we talk about our physical health. It’s ok to not be ok sometimes,” Premji wrote while sharing the creative.
The creative depicts two situations in which people experience physical pain or discomfort. However, the dialogues used in these situations point to the stigmas associated with mental illness.
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The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then, it has collected more than 5,600 views. The share has collected almost 100 likes. People posted different comments while reacting to the post.
What did X users say about Rishad Premji’s tweet?
“Very true sir,” user X wrote. “Makes sense,” added another. “Thank you for the wonderful message,” added a third.
About the cartoon:
The cartoon is part of a series created by an artist called Robot Hugs. It shows how people with mental illness are often advised to “calm down” or “chill out”. Through her creations, the artist points out that such comments harm people instead of helping them.
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