Former actor Sana Khan has sparked controversy on social media after her recent vlog, where she discussed her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression. While offering advice to new mothers, Khan’s remarks have been widely criticized for trivializing mental health struggles, leading to a heated debate online.
In the teaser for the vlog, Khan shared her personal experience with postpartum depression and urged mothers not to dwell on it. “I hope mothers don’t have to deal with postpartum depression. But if someone is battling it, don’t think too much about it. Let it go because, in the end, it affects your mental health,” she said. She continued by explaining the challenges of adjusting to life after childbirth, mentioning the lifestyle changes and the exhaustion new mothers face, including dealing with a crying baby and disrupted sleep cycles.
Khan also recalled moments of fatigue and loneliness, admitting that she often felt so tired that she would fall asleep while feeding her baby. “This is very normal. A person can feel lonely even if surrounded by 100 people at home. I’ve been through it. But when you keep telling yourself that you’re depressed, somewhere you’ll start to believe it. Try to overcome it; focus on improving your spirituality,” she added.
However, her comments quickly drew backlash from social media users, who accused her of being dismissive of mental health struggles. Many took to platforms like Reddit to express their disapproval. One user commented, “How stupid is she? At this point, she says these absurd things just for attention. People need to stop giving her the clout she wants.” Others questioned why celebrities like Khan, without professional expertise, feel the need to speak on sensitive mental health issues. “Why does she or any random celebrity feel the need to talk about mental health when they aren’t professionals? Who asked for her opinion?” one user wrote.
Some users compared Khan’s advice to suggesting someone with a physical injury should “just walk it off.” “This is so tone-deaf! It’s like telling someone with a broken leg to just walk it off,” another commented.
The controversy has ignited a larger conversation about whether celebrities should discuss mental health topics without professional knowledge. Critics have urged influencers and public figures to approach such discussions with more responsibility and sensitivity, recognizing the potential impact on their audiences.