National Award Winner Parvathy Thiruvothu Reveals Battle with Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

• Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu openly discussed her struggles with depression, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts on 'The Male Feminist' podcast.
• She revealed facing sexual abuse from childhood, including a public assault and inappropriate touching by a close person, which severely impacted her mental health.
• Parvathy struggled to find a suitable therapist, noting differences in therapeutic approaches between countries.
• She is currently undergoing two types of therapy: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and sessions with a sex therapist, which have significantly helped her.
• The National Award-winning actress is known for films like Bangalore Days, Take Off, and Uyare, with upcoming projects 'Aye, Nobody' and 'Pradhama Drushtya Kutakkar'.

Why It Matters: Parvathy Thiruvothu bravely shared her journey through depression, abuse, and finding effective therapy.