Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan shares depression is genetic; says, 'There is a history of mental issues on mom and dad's side

Ira Khan, the daughter of Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta, has been using her social media platform to raise awareness about mental health issues. She provides guidance on coping strategies and shares her own methods for managing episodes of depression. Recently, Ira opened up about the genetic aspect of her depression, revealing that it is partly influenced by her family history. In a candid discussion, she discusses her parents' divorce, the prevalence of mental health concerns in her family, and other related topics. Importantly, Ira does not attribute blame to her parents for her condition.

Ira Khan shares her depression is genetic

In a conversation with an entertainment news portal, Ira Khan discusses the complexity of depression. She emphasizes that it can stem from a combination of genetic, psychological, and social factors. Aamir Khan's daughter reveals that her own experience with depression has a genetic component. "There is a history of mental health issues in my family on my mom and dad’s side," she shares, as reported by Hindustan Times. Ira reveals that her therapist has identified her parents' divorce, Aamir and Reena's, as one of the triggering factors. However, she acknowledges her parents' handling of the divorce, crediting them for managing the situation as effectively as possible during that time.

Ira Khan does not blame Aamir Khan, Reena Dutta for her depression

After acknowledging that her parent's divorce acted as a trigger, Ira emphasizes that their separation was amicable, and she doesn't hold them responsible for her depression. She explains that her own perception of the situation magnified the impact of the divorce on her. Ira attributes her tendency to believe that one must be sad to receive love from others as a contributing factor. This perception persisted for 20 years, causing her to strive for happiness by reversing these beliefs.

Ira Khan reflects on how her exposure to movies influenced her perspective. She developed the notion that she needed to feign a smile and suppress her emotions, leading to a detrimental impact on her well-being. Consequently, she grew up with a sense of internal brokenness. Ira candidly admits that she inadvertently shaped herself into a person predisposed to depression, believing that this was the path to garnering love and acceptance from those around her.